The Brothers Karamazov

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.

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

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

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.

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The Brothers Karamazov is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

The Brothers Karamazov originates from Russia's literary tradition. Explore more books from Russia on our country page.