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Literary Fiction· Russia

The Brothers Karamazov

by Fyodor Dostoevsky
Aggregate Editorial Score70/100
★Nobel Prize in Literature
Published 1880821 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 1880. Dostoevsky's final and greatest novel follows three brothers—the passionate Dmitri, the intellectual Ivan, and the saintly Alyosha—as they are drawn into their father's murder and a profound debate about God, morality, and free will. Freud called it 'the most magnificent novel ever written.' It is the culmination of Dostoevsky's life's work and a foundational text of Western literature. Themes of faith, free will, morality run through the work. The book has received recognition from Nobel Prize in Literature 1880.

Awards & Recognition

Nobel Prize in Literature
winner · global
188060
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About the Author
Fyodor Dostoevsky
Russia
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Brothers Karamazov about?

Dostoevsky's final and greatest novel follows three brothers—the passionate Dmitri, the intellectual Ivan, and the saintly Alyosha—as they are drawn into their father's murder and a profound debate about God, morality, and free will. Freud called it 'the most magnificent novel ever written.' It is the culmination of Dostoevsky's life's work and a foundational text of Western literature.

Who wrote The Brothers Karamazov?

The Brothers Karamazov was written by Fyodor Dostoevsky, from Russia. First published in 1880.

What awards has The Brothers Karamazov won?

The Brothers Karamazov has received the following awards and honours: Nobel Prize in Literature 1880.

Is The Brothers Karamazov worth reading?

The Brothers Karamazov is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 60/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in faith, free will, morality.