The Brothers Karamazov (part 2) (selected Translations of Famous Works)
About This Novel
"The Brothers Karamazov (Part 2)": The old Karamazov is greedy and lustful, monopolizing the inheritance left by his wife to his sons, and he and his eldest son Dmitri are jealous of a romantic woman. One night, Dmitry suspected that his lover was having a tryst with the old man, so he broke into his home and almost beat the old man to death in a rage. After he fled in panic, the old Karamazov's illegitimate son Smerdyakov, who was hiding in secret and pretending to be ill, secretly killed the old man, causing a complicated and confusing murder that shocked the whole of Russia, and triggered a series of thrilling events. The work shows the intricate social and family conflicts and human tragedy, and embodies the highest artistic achievement of the writer's life.
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Official(1)Scraped 25d ago
It's a bit hard to read, but if you read it calmly, you will be deeply attracted and immersed in it. This is a rare book that explores people's hearts and personalities in such a profound way. The ending is so touching and beautiful.
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Official(1)Scraped 25d ago
It's a bit hard to read, but if you read it calmly, you will be deeply attracted and immersed in it. This is a rare book that explores people's hearts and personalities in such a profound way. The ending is so touching and beautiful.
