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Who is von Sohn? The Story of a Monstrous Crime
An article without spoilers for The Brothers Karamazov, although this name is mentioned there. It's about a horrific and notorious murder from 1869.
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Dostoevsky's Tobacco: The Story of a Harmful Habit
Smoking is harmful to your health! Dostoevsky's life serves as a stark example of how smoking can be lethal
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About Optina Monastery in the novel The Brothers Karamazov
Also about the prototypes of Elder Zosima, and Dostoevsky's visit to the monastery after the death of his son Alyosha
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We are reading the second book — the first day of the story
In February, we'll be reading Book Two of The Brothers Karamazov. This pivotal section launches the main narrative, following several intense hours at…
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January 2025

Summary of Book 1 and Discussion Highlights
For those who want to remember what was in the first book of the Brothers Karamazov chapter by chapter, what we discussed before reading the second…
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Book 1. The Story of a Family - what have we learned?
Let's talk in more detail about the narrator - who is he? what is his purpose? And about this strange Karamazov family and their names.
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A Guide to Understanding Russian Names
Through the example of Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky, I will demystify the three parts of Russian names—first names, patronymics, and surnames—and…
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Q&A: The History of The Brothers Karamazov
In this article, you will read about how and when Dostoevsky conceived the idea for the novel, how he executed it, how he published it, how much he…
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Let's begin reading the first book
About the author's note to the novel, and a bookmark for reading the first part
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Reading The Brothers Karamazov: Organizational Guide for Part 1 (Jan-Mar)
Here you can find the schedule for the first 3 months of our Club, key points about how the reading will be organized, and a space to ask any questions.
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Epilogue - That might be the subject of a new tale; but our present one is ended.
The final article on "Crime and Punishment"! A six-month journey has come to an end. To everyone who took this journey with me - my deepest gratitude.
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December 2024

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