Author: Fyodor Dostoevsky
Title: The Brothers Karamazov
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Year: 1952
Format: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Weight: 619 g
Dimensions: 17 x 24 x 2 cm
Translated by Constance Garnett. There is a pen mark on the title of the spine, and some mild wear on the top edge of the spine (image 5), but structural integrity of the book is solid and there are no markings inside.
Full brown leatherette (1952), gilt spine, Smyth-sewn. Part of the Great Books of the Western World series by Encyclopaedia Britannica, edited with guidance from the University of Chicago.
Fyodor Dostoevsky’s 'The Brothers Karamazov' is a profound and intricate novel that delves into the complexities of human nature, morality, and faith. Published in 1880, it is widely considered one of Dostoevsky’s masterpieces and a cornerstone of existential literature.
The novel centers on the Karamazov family, particularly the three brothers—Dmitri, Ivan, and Alexei—each representing different aspects of human philosophy and behavior, and their father, Fyodor Pavlovich Karamazov, a lecherous and morally corrupt landowner. The narrative explores the interplay between these characters and their individual struggles with ethical and spiritual dilemmas.
'The Brothers Karamazov' is significant not only for its rich character development and intricate plot but also for its exploration of fundamental philosophical and theological questions. Dostoevsky examines themes of faith, doubt, free will, and the nature of good and evil, making the novel a profound meditation on the human condition. Its philosophical depth and psychological insight have cemented its place as a seminal work in world literature, influencing both literary and philosophical thought profoundly.
