Summary of Brothers Karamazov

The Brothers Karamazov is Fyodor Dostoevsky's final novel, and is widely considered to be one of the greatest works of fiction ever written. It tells the story of the titular Karamazov brothers and their father, Fyodor, as they struggle to come to terms with the many moral and spiritual questions that face them. The novel is divided into twelve books, each of which focuses on a different character or theme. The novel's characters range from a pious monk to a depraved murderer, and Dostoevsky explores the depths of human psychology and morality. The story culminates in a trial in which the brothers are accused of their father's murder, and the novel's themes of guilt, justice, faith, and redemption are ultimately explored.