The Brothers Karamazov, by Fyodor Dostoevsky – read by various volunteers
Fyodor Dostoevsky’s The Brothers Karamazov (first published in 1880) is widely regarded as his greatest masterpiece and the crowning achievement of his literary career. Set in 19th-century Russia, the novel tells the story of the three Karamazov brothers—Dmitri, Ivan, and Alyosha—each embodying different aspects of passion, reason, and faith. Their lives become entangled in a family tragedy when their father, the corrupt and debauched Fyodor Pavlovich, is brutally murdered.
At its core, the book is a profound philosophical and spiritual drama, exploring timeless questions of God, morality, free will, and the nature of good and evil. Dostoevsky weaves together courtroom intrigue, psychological depth, and theological debate into a narrative that is both gripping and thought-provoking.
Celebrated by thinkers from Freud to Einstein, The Brothers Karamazov remains one of the greatest novels ever written.
