| Author |
Dostoyevsky, Fyodor, 1821-1881 |
| Translator |
Trast, V. K., 1878-1953 |
| Title |
Karamazovin veljekset II : 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: 49.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Karamazovin veljekset II: Romaani" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book continues the complex narrative of the Karamazov brothers, focusing on themes of morality, faith, and family dynamics, particularly centering around Dmitri (Mitja) Karamazov and his tumultuous relationship with the women in his life, notably Grušenjka, as well as the challenges posed by his father, Fjodor Pavlovitš. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Dmitri Fjodorovitš Karamazov, who is grappling with intense emotional turmoil regarding his feelings for Grušenjka and the impending confrontation with his father. The opening details his internal struggles, highlighting his conflict between love, jealousy, and the desire for redemption. As Dmitri navigates his relationships, he contemplates the notion of starting anew with Grušenjka, but is also deeply troubled by the financial obligations he has towards another woman, Katerina Ivanovna. The narrative swiftly sets the stage for intense drama as Dmitri embarks on a desperate attempt to secure money while battling feelings of impending doom and uncertainty, particularly regarding Grušenjka's choices and his father’s manipulations. (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. |
71690 |
| Release Date |
Sep 20, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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