Episodes

  • Brothers Karamazov Book II Chapter I

    Brothers Karamazov Book II Chapter I
    Feb 16 2026
    In which a group of visitors, including the worldly Miüsov and the curious young Kalganov, arrive at a monastery on a warm August day to seek an audience with the revered elder residing in a secluded hermitage, navigating the quaint customs and solemn surroundings with varied degrees of reverence and scepticism. Their encounter reveals a mosaic of human character—earnestness, irony, and impatience—set against the timeless, modest beauty of the monastic life.
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    13 mins
  • Brothers Karamazov Book I Chapter V

    Brothers Karamazov Book I Chapter V
    Feb 16 2026
    In which our young protagonist Alyosha, a vigorous and sincere novice, finds himself amid the tranquil yet potent influence of the ailing elder Zossima, whose spiritual authority draws the humble and the hopeful alike, weaving a sacred atmosphere around the monastery. The hesitant arrival of his estranged brothers, accompanied by varied intentions and turbulent tensions, sets the stage for a delicate family gathering under the elder’s watchful and kindly presence, promising trials for faith and harmony alike.
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    25 mins
  • Brothers Karamazov Book I Chapter IV

    Brothers Karamazov Book I Chapter IV
    Feb 15 2026
    In which we observe the gentle and unsullied young soul of Alyosha Karamazov, whose serene trust in humanity and quiet piety draw affection and admiration despite the coarse world about him; and through tender recollections and a fraught reunion with his flawed father, the tender buds of a spiritual journey towards the monastery quietly unfold.
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    24 mins
  • Brothers Karamazov Book I Chapter III

    Brothers Karamazov Book I Chapter III
    Feb 15 2026
    In which the sorrowful tale of Fyodor Pavlovitch’s second marriage unfolds, revealing the tragic fate of his meek young wife and their neglected children, and the unexpected guardians who strive to secure their future amid such dismal circumstances. The narrative also introduces the brooding Ivan, a gifted and proud young man whose enigmatic return to the family home stirs uneasy reflections and the delicate beginnings of a reconciled household.
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    18 mins
  • Brothers Karamazov Book II Chapter III

    Brothers Karamazov Book II Chapter III
    Feb 17 2026
    In which the humble and weary souls of peasants and townfolk alike gather before the venerable elder in quiet hope and heartfelt sorrow, seeking blessings, solace, and a measure of spiritual healing that touches both body and soul. Among them are mourners weighed by grief, penitents burdened with secret sins, and faithful mothers with their children, all drawing near to the gentle wisdom and merciful counsels of a man who offers love as redemptive grace amidst the harshness of earthly trials.
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    22 mins
  • Brothers Karamazov Book II Chapter II

    Brothers Karamazov Book II Chapter II
    Feb 17 2026
    In which a gathering at the elder Father Zossima’s humble cell reveals a clash of dispositions, as the boisterous and irreverent Fyodor Pavlovitch disrupts the solemnity with restless jest and uneasy confessions, while observers and devotees alike wrestle with their varied feelings of reverence, doubt, and self-awareness. Amidst this tense interplay, the elder’s gentle wisdom shines through, urging truthfulness to oneself and the quiet dignity found in humility and sincere reflection.
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    25 mins