The Brothers Karamazov

Winner of the Pen/Book-of-the-Month Club Translation Prize, this critically acclaimed translation captures Dostoevsky's classic novel of psychological realism. The story involves a murder mystery, a courtroom drama, and a complex exploration of love and rivalry among Fyodor Pavlovich Karamazov and his three sons: Dmitri, the impulsive and sensual; Ivan, the coldly rational; and Alyosha, the healthy novice. Through their gripping narrative, Dostoevsky portrays Russian life and its social and spiritual struggles during a pivotal time in its culture. This translation by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky remains faithful to Dostoevsky's unique voice and humor.