Three brothers and their relations in 19th century Russia provide the
base for a sweeping epic of human striving, folly and hope.
First published in 1880, The Brothers Karamazov is a landmark work in
every respect. Revolving around shiftless father Fyodor Pavlovich
Karamazov are the fates of his three sons, each of whom has fortunes
entwined with the others. The eldest son, Dimitri, seeks an inheritance
from his father and becomes his rival in love. Ivan, the second son, is
so at odds with the world that he is driven near to madness, while the
youngest, Alexi, is a man of faith and a natural optimist. These
personalities are drawn out and tested in a crucible of conflict and
emotion as the author forces upon them fundamental questions of
morality, faith, reason and responsibility. This charged situation is
pushed to its limit by the addition of the unthinkable, murder and
possible patricide. Using shifting viewpoints and delving into the minds
of his characters, Dostoevsky adopted fresh techniques to tell his
wide-reaching story with power and startling effectiveness. The
Brothers Karamazov remains one of the most respected and celebrated
novels in all literature and continues to reward readers beyond
expectation.
With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of The Brothers Karamazov is both modern and readable.