The Brothers Karamazov.
DOSTOYEVSKY, Fyodor. Translated by Constance Garnett.
The Brothers Karamazov.
First Illustrated Modern Library Edition of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's The Brothers Karamazov; Finely Bound in Full Morocco by Inman
New York: The Illustrated Modern Library, 1943.
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First Illustrated Modern Library edition of Dostoyevsky’s masterpiece. Duodecimo, bound in full crushed levant morocco by Inman with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in four compartments within raised gilt bands, double gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles stamp-signed by Inman, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt, ribbon bound in, illustrated by William Sharp. In near fine condition.
Dostoevsky’s final and most expansive novel, The Brothers Karamazov presents a profound exploration of faith, morality, free will, and the nature of human suffering. Structured around the lives of the Karamazov family, the narrative examines the spiritual and philosophical tensions embodied by the three brothers—Dmitri, Ivan, and Alyosha—each representing differing responses to questions of belief and ethical responsibility. The novel is particularly notable for its engagement with theological and existential concerns, most famously articulated in Ivan’s “Grand Inquisitor” episode, which interrogates the relationship between freedom and authority. Combining psychological depth with philosophical inquiry, The Brothers Karamazov stands as a central work of nineteenth-century literature and a cornerstone of modern intellectual thought.
