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The brothers Karamazov / Fyodor Dostoevsky ; with an introduction and notes by Maire Jaanus ; translated by Constance Garnett.

ISBN: 9781593080457
ISBN: 159308045X
ISBN: 9781593083526
ISBN: 1593083521
Physical Description: xxx, 720 pages ; 21 cm.
Publisher: New York : Barnes &amp; Noble, 2004.

Dostoyevsky, Fyodor, 1821-1881 (author). Garnett, Constance, 1861-1946 (Added Author). Jaanus, Maire. (Added Author).

Summary:

The last and greatest of Dostoevsky's novels, The Brothers Karamazov is a towering masterpiece of literature, philosophy, psychology, and religion. It tells the story of intellectual Ivan, sensual Dmitri, and idealistic Alyosha Karamazov, who collide in the wake of their despicable father's brutal murder. Into the framework of the story Dostoevsky poured all of his deepest concerns -- the origin of evil, the nature of freedom, the craving for meaning and, most importantly, whether or not God exists. The novel is particularly famous for three chapters that rank among the greatest pages of Western literature: "Rebellion" and "The Grand Inquisitor" present what many have considered the strongest arguments ever formulated against the existence of God, while "The Devil" brilliantly portrays the banality of evil. Ultimately, Dostoevsky believes that Christ-like love prevails. But does he prove it? A rich, moving exploration of critical human questions, The Brothers Karamazov challenges all readers to reevaluate the world and their place in it.