CliffsNotes on Dostoevsky's The Brothers Karamazov

by CliffsNotes, Gary Carey (Editor), James Lamar Roberts (Editor)

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background."CliffsNotes on The Brothers Karamazov" sets forth a murder mystery surrounding the death of Fydor Karamzov whose sons are the prime suspects. Woven into this plot, Dostoevsky touches on many of life's greatest mysteries - such as the existence of God, the purpose of religion, and the search for peace and harmony in society.

With this study guide, you'll be able to follow the actions of the characters and the philosophies of the author. Detailed summaries and commentaries help you to keep track of it all. Other features that help you study includeLife and background of DostoevskyCharacter analyses of major playersA character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the charactersCritical essaysChronological chart mapping the events surrounding the murder

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Genres: Classics

98 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1967

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Reviews

[Rochelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

After taking a year or so to plod through 1/4 of the real book, I decided I probably would never finish it. Thus, my desire to still know the story led me to read this. It was great to catch the symbolism and set me up well if I ever decide to read the original. (Which certainly has a lot to offer!)

[Neil Doherty · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good for keeping characters straight.

[Martha Highfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cliff notes once again shows itself to be a short course on a novel that I have read. I highly recommend reading Cliff notes after reading any of "the classics."

[Masoud · Rating 4 out of 5]

After finishing The Brothers Karamazov, there were some ambiguities about this complex novel. So I read this book that helped me to understand the concepts of power of love, immortality, etc. discussing throughout the book. It is also a good guide to analyze the characteristics of Karamazov family members.

[Alicia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great follow-up after reading the actual book. I enjoyed reviewing themes and plot details.