The Brother's Karamazov (The Unabridged Garnett Translation)
Enriched edition. A Masterpiece of Russian Literature: Exploring Faith, Morality, and Family DynamicsBy Fyodor Dostoevsky
Length39h 56m
About this audiobook
In "The Brothers Karamazov," Fyodor Dostoevsky explores the profound moral and philosophical dilemmas faced by the Karamazov brothers'ÄîAlyosha, Ivan, and Dmitri'Äîagainst the backdrop of 19th-century Russia. This unabridged Garnett translation offers readers an immersive experience into Dostoevsky's rich literary style, characterized by psychological depth, existential inquiry, and ethical quandaries. The novel delves into themes of faith, free will, and the essence of human suffering, making it a hallmark of existential literature and a reflection of Dostoevsky's own tumultuous spiritual journey and the socio-political context of his time. Fyodor Dostoevsky, a prominent figure in Russian literature, drew from his contentious life experiences, including imprisonment and exile, to illuminate the human condition. His encounters with existential despair and moral crises inform the extensive philosophical dialogues found in the narrative. Dostoevsky's own struggles with faith and doubt, as well as his acute awareness of societal injustices, deeply influenced the complex characterizations and dramatic conflicts present in this seminal work. "The Brothers Karamazov" is essential reading for those seeking to understand the intricacies of morality, spirituality, and the human psyche. This masterful novel invites readers to reflect on their convictions and the nature of justice, making it a timeless exploration of life'Äôs most profound questions.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length39 hrs 56 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 20, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
53Gold Mines
2Introduction
54In the Dark
3Synopsis
55A Sudden Resolution
4Historical Context
56“I Am Coming, Too!”
5Author Biography
57The First and Rightful Lover
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6Part I
58Delirium
7He Gets Rid of His Eldest Son
59Book IX
8The Second Marriage and the Second Family
60The Alarm
9The Third Son, Alyosha
61The Sufferings of a Soul
10Elders
62The Second Ordeal
11Book II
63The Third Ordeal
12The Old Buffoon
64The Prosecutor Catches Mitya
13Peasant Women Who Have Faith
65Mitya’s Great Secret Received with Hisses
14A Lady of Little Faith
66The Evidences of the Witnesses. The Babe
15So Be It! So Be It!
67They Carry Mitya Away
16Why Is Such a Man Alive?
68Part IV
17A Young Man Bent on a Career
69Children
18The Scandalous Scene
70The Schoolboy
19Book III
71The Lost Dog
20Lizaveta
72By Ilusha’s Bedside
21The Confession of a Passionate Heart — in Verse
73Precocity
22The Confession of a Passionate Heart — In Anecdote
74Ilusha
23The Confession of a Passionate Heart — “Heels Up”
75Book XI
24Smerdyakov
76The Injured Foot
25The Controversy
77A Little Demon
26Over the Brandy
78A Hymn and a Secret
27The Sensualists
79Not You, Not You!
28Both Together
80The First Interview with Smerdyakov
29Another Reputation Ruined
81The Second Visit to Smerdyakov
30Part II
82The Third and Last Interview with Smerdyakov
31At His Father’s
83The Devil. Ivan’s Nightmare
32A Meeting with the Schoolboys
84“It Was He Who Said That”
33At the Hohlakovs’
85Book XII
34A Laceration in the Drawing-Room
86Dangerous Witnesses
35A Laceration in the Cottage
87The Medical Experts and a Pound of Nuts
36And in the Open Air
88Fortune Smiles on Mitya
37Book V
89A Sudden Catastrophe
38Smerdyakov with a Guitar
90The Prosecutor’s Speech. Sketches of Character
39The Brothers Make Friends
91An Historical Survey
40Rebellion
92A Treatise on Smerdyakov
41The Grand Inquisitor
93The Galloping Troika. The End of the Prosecutor’s Speech
42For Awhile a Very Obscure One
94The Speech for the Defence. An Argument that Cuts Both Ways
43“It’s Always Worth While Speaking to a Clever Man”
95There Was No Money. There Was No Robbery
44Book VI
96And There Was No Murder Either
45Notes of the Life of the deceased Priest and Monk, the Elder Zossima, taken from his own words by Alexey Fyodorovitch Karamazov.
97A Corrupter of Thought
46Conversations and Exhortations of Father Zossima
98The Peasants Stand Firm
47Part III
99Epilogue
48A Critical Moment
100For a Moment the Lie Becomes Truth
49An Onion
101Ilusha’s Funeral. The Speech at the Stone
50Cana of Galilee
102Analysis
51Book VIII
103Reflection
52Lyagavy
104Memorable Quotes
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