The Dostoyevsky Library

In which a gathering of diverse minds convenes within the monastic cell to engage in a profound and nuanced debate on the relationship between Church and State, exploring the lofty ideals and practica...

18 Feb 27min

In which the humble and weary souls of peasants and townfolk alike gather before the venerable elder in quiet hope and heartfelt sorrow, seeking blessings, solace, and a measure of spiritual healing t...

17 Feb 22min

In which a gathering at the elder Father Zossima’s humble cell reveals a clash of dispositions, as the boisterous and irreverent Fyodor Pavlovitch disrupts the solemnity with restless jest and uneasy ...

17 Feb 24min

In which a group of visitors, including the worldly Miüsov and the curious young Kalganov, arrive at a monastery on a warm August day to seek an audience with the revered elder residing in a secluded ...

16 Feb 12min

In which our young protagonist Alyosha, a vigorous and sincere novice, finds himself amid the tranquil yet potent influence of the ailing elder Zossima, whose spiritual authority draws the humble and ...

16 Feb 25min

In which we observe the gentle and unsullied young soul of Alyosha Karamazov, whose serene trust in humanity and quiet piety draw affection and admiration despite the coarse world about him; and throu...

15 Feb 24min

In which the sorrowful tale of Fyodor Pavlovitch’s second marriage unfolds, revealing the tragic fate of his meek young wife and their neglected children, and the unexpected guardians who strive to se...

15 Feb 17min

In which the tale acquaints us with the neglectful and dissipated father Fyodor Pavlovitch, whose eldest son, Dmitri, is entrusted to various guardianships far removed from paternal care, growing up a...

14 Feb 8min