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Brothers Karamazov (version 3)

Brothers Karamazov (version 3)

By: Fyodor Dostoyevsky
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 First published in serial form between 1879 and 1880, The Brothers Karamazov stands as one of the most profound masterpieces in world literature. This final and most celebrated novel of Fyodor Dostoyevsky delves into the tumultuous relationships between a cantankerous father and his adult sons, who grapple not only with their familial conflicts but also with the existential dilemmas of truth, faith, doubt, free will, guilt, and responsibility. Dostoyevskys brilliant narrative technique highlights the complexities of attaining absolute knowledge, while the psychological and philosophical richness of the story has influenced modern literary giants like Joyce, Kafka, and Woolf. The Brothers Karamazov has captivated a diverse array of readers, from Albert Einstein and Sigmund Freud to Joseph Stalin, Vladimir Putin, and Hillary Clinton. - Summary by Bruce PirieCopyright Fiction Classics Art Literary History & Criticism Philosophy Social Sciences
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  • 040 - 02 The duel

    040 - 02 The duel
    Feb 27 2026
    First published in serial form between 1879 and 1880, The Brothers Karamazov stands as one of the most profound masterpieces in world literature. This final and most celebrated novel of Fyodor Dostoyevsky delves into the tumultuous relationships between a cantankerous father and his adult sons, who grapple not only with their familial conflicts but also with the existential dilemmas of truth, faith, doubt, free will, guilt, and responsibility. Dostoyevskys brilliant narrative technique highlights the complexities of attaining absolute knowledge, while the psychological and philosophical richness of the story has influenced modern literary giants like Joyce, Kafka, and Woolf. The Brothers Karamazov has captivated a diverse array of readers, from Albert Einstein and Sigmund Freud to Joseph Stalin, Vladimir Putin, and Hillary Clinton. - Summary by Bruce Pirie
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    59 mins
  • 039 - 01 Father Zossima and his visitors

    039 - 01 Father Zossima and his visitors
    Feb 26 2026
    First published in serial form between 1879 and 1880, The Brothers Karamazov stands as one of the most profound masterpieces in world literature. This final and most celebrated novel of Fyodor Dostoyevsky delves into the tumultuous relationships between a cantankerous father and his adult sons, who grapple not only with their familial conflicts but also with the existential dilemmas of truth, faith, doubt, free will, guilt, and responsibility. Dostoyevskys brilliant narrative technique highlights the complexities of attaining absolute knowledge, while the psychological and philosophical richness of the story has influenced modern literary giants like Joyce, Kafka, and Woolf. The Brothers Karamazov has captivated a diverse array of readers, from Albert Einstein and Sigmund Freud to Joseph Stalin, Vladimir Putin, and Hillary Clinton. - Summary by Bruce Pirie
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    42 mins
  • 038 - 07 ''It's always worth while speaking to a clever man''

    038 - 07 ''It's always worth while speaking to a clever man''
    Feb 25 2026
    First published in serial form between 1879 and 1880, The Brothers Karamazov stands as one of the most profound masterpieces in world literature. This final and most celebrated novel of Fyodor Dostoyevsky delves into the tumultuous relationships between a cantankerous father and his adult sons, who grapple not only with their familial conflicts but also with the existential dilemmas of truth, faith, doubt, free will, guilt, and responsibility. Dostoyevskys brilliant narrative technique highlights the complexities of attaining absolute knowledge, while the psychological and philosophical richness of the story has influenced modern literary giants like Joyce, Kafka, and Woolf. The Brothers Karamazov has captivated a diverse array of readers, from Albert Einstein and Sigmund Freud to Joseph Stalin, Vladimir Putin, and Hillary Clinton. - Summary by Bruce Pirie
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    23 mins
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