The Brothers Karamazov

Interesting Facts

• The book is the author's last novel and is considered his literary testament.
• At the heart of the plot is the story of the Karamazov family, which includes philosophical, religious, and psychological themes.
• One of the main characters, Ivan Karamazov, delivers the famous speech about the «Grand Inquisitor», which has become a standalone philosophical work.
• The novel contains many autobiographical elements, including the author's experiences regarding the death of his son.
• The book explores the theme of faith and doubt, contrasting the religious beliefs of Alyosha Karamazov with the atheism of his brother Ivan.
• The novel was written during a period when the author faced financial difficulties and health problems.
• Dostoevsky planned to write a sequel to the novel but did not manage to due to his death.