| Author |
Dostoyevsky, Fyodor, 1821-1881 |
| Translator |
Trast, V. K., 1878-1953 |
| Title |
Karamazovin veljekset I : Romaani
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| Original Publication |
Helsinki: Otava, 1969.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Brothers_Karamazov
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 48.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Karamazovin veljekset I: Romaani" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around the complex relationships within the Karamazov family, particularly focusing on the central character Aleksei (Aljoša) Fjodorovitš Karamazov and his interactions with his father Fjodor Pavlovitš and his brothers. Themes of family, morality, faith, and the struggle between good and evil are likely explored as the narrative unfolds. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Fjodor Pavlovitš Karamazov, a flawed and irresponsible patriarch known for his chaotic lifestyle and poor parenting. The narrative moves through the family's troubled history, highlighting Fjodor’s tumultuous relationships, including his marriages and his neglect of his children, Dmitri, Ivan, and Aljoša. The complexities of each character begin to take shape, particularly as Aljoša emerges as a sensitive and compassionate young man seeking solace in spiritual life, contrasting sharply with his father's licentiousness and moral ambiguity. This sets the stage for a deeper exploration of familial bonds and philosophical inquiries that define the rest of the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Didactic fiction
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| Subject |
Fathers and sons -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Russia -- Social life and customs -- 1533-1917 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Brothers -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71662 |
| Release Date |
Sep 16, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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