The Brother's Karamazov (The Unabridged Garnett Translation)
Enriched edition. A Masterpiece of Russian Literature: Exploring Faith, Morality, and Family DynamicsBy Fyodor Dostoevsky
Length39h 54m
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 54 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 20, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
53In the Dark
2Synopsis
54A Sudden Resolution
3Historical Context
55“I Am Coming, Too!”
4Author Biography
56The First and Rightful Lover
5Part I
57Delirium
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6He Gets Rid of His Eldest Son
58Book IX
7The Second Marriage and the Second Family
59The Alarm
8The Third Son, Alyosha
60The Sufferings of a Soul
9Elders
61The Second Ordeal
10Book II
62The Third Ordeal
11The Old Buffoon
63The Prosecutor Catches Mitya
12Peasant Women Who Have Faith
64Mitya’s Great Secret Received with Hisses
13A Lady of Little Faith
65The Evidences of the Witnesses. The Babe
14So Be It! So Be It!
66They Carry Mitya Away
15Why Is Such a Man Alive?
67Part IV
16A Young Man Bent on a Career
68Children
17The Scandalous Scene
69The Schoolboy
18Book III
70The Lost Dog
19Lizaveta
71By Ilusha’s Bedside
20The Confession of a Passionate Heart — in Verse
72Precocity
21The Confession of a Passionate Heart — In Anecdote
73Ilusha
22The Confession of a Passionate Heart — “Heels Up”
74Book XI
23Smerdyakov
75The Injured Foot
24The Controversy
76A Little Demon
25Over the Brandy
77A Hymn and a Secret
26The Sensualists
78Not You, Not You!
27Both Together
79The First Interview with Smerdyakov
28Another Reputation Ruined
80The Second Visit to Smerdyakov
29Part II
81The Third and Last Interview with Smerdyakov
30At His Father’s
82The Devil. Ivan’s Nightmare
31A Meeting with the Schoolboys
83“It Was He Who Said That”
32At the Hohlakovs’
84Book XII
33A Laceration in the Drawing-Room
85Dangerous Witnesses
34A Laceration in the Cottage
86The Medical Experts and a Pound of Nuts
35And in the Open Air
87Fortune Smiles on Mitya
36Book V
88A Sudden Catastrophe
37Smerdyakov with a Guitar
89The Prosecutor’s Speech. Sketches of Character
38The Brothers Make Friends
90An Historical Survey
39Rebellion
91A Treatise on Smerdyakov
40The Grand Inquisitor
92The Galloping Troika. The End of the Prosecutor’s Speech
41For Awhile a Very Obscure One
93The Speech for the Defence. An Argument that Cuts Both Ways
42“It’s Always Worth While Speaking to a Clever Man”
94There Was No Money. There Was No Robbery
43Book VI
95And There Was No Murder Either
44Notes of the Life of the deceased Priest and Monk, the Elder Zossima, taken from his own words by Alexey Fyodorovitch Karamazov.
96A Corrupter of Thought
45Conversations and Exhortations of Father Zossima
97The Peasants Stand Firm
46Part III
98Epilogue
47A Critical Moment
99For a Moment the Lie Becomes Truth
48An Onion
100Ilusha’s Funeral. The Speech at the Stone
49Cana of Galilee
101Analysis
50Book VIII
102Reflection
51Lyagavy
103Memorable Quotes
52Gold Mines
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