The Brothers Karamazov – Fyodor Dostoevsky

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Above all, don’t lie to yourself. The man who lies to himself and listens to his own lie comes to a point that he cannot distinguish the truth within him, or around him, and so loses all respect for himself and for others. And having no respect he love.’ Dostoevsky’s masterpiece delves deep into the intricacies of human nature, morality, and spirituality. Set in 19th-century Russia, this epic tale follows the lives of the Karamazov family, focusing on the tumultuous relationships between the three brothers: Dmitri, Ivan, and Alexei.

Fyodor Pavlovich Karamazov, the patriarch of the family, is a twice-married man known for his debauchery and neglect of his children. The brothers, each with their distinct personalities and aspirations, strive to distance themselves from their father’s influence. Dmitri is a military man, Ivan an intellectual and journalist, and Alexei, under the guidance of the revered Elder Zosima, enters a monastery.

As the brothers grapple with their conflicting beliefs, desires, and ideologies, a gripping narrative unfolds, exploring themes of faith, doubt, guilt, redemption, and the eternal struggle between good and evil.