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Enter a quiet room of conscience and conflict, where every word presses against the soul. The Dostoyevsky Library offers unabridged readings of the great novels, not as mere stories, but as confession... more
FAQs about The Dostoyevsky Library:How many episodes does The Dostoyevsky Library have?The podcast currently has 282 episodes available.
March 31, 2026Brothers Karamazov Book XII Chapter XIIIn which a barrister addresses the jury with measured eloquence, calling into question the certainty of the prosecution’s case and urging them to weigh each piece of evidence with care and impartiality. He paints a nuanced portrait of the accused and others involved, suggesting that human motives and the labyrinth of circumstance may cloud the path to justice....more25minPlay
March 31, 2026Brothers Karamazov Book XII Chapter XIIIIn which a passionate advocate, standing before the court, contemplates the complex nature of filial duty and paternal failure, urging the jury to judge not only by law but by the deeper truths of love, mercy, and justice. With fervent eloquence, he exhorts all fathers to ponder their responsibilities and all men to embrace compassion, seeking a humane and rational approach to the tangled ties of family and crime....more24minPlay
March 30, 2026Brothers Karamazov Book XII Chapter XIn which a confident advocate, with a voice both sincere and compelling, unfolds his defence in a provincial courtroom, challenging the prevailing perceptions with keen observation and a touch of humour. He scrutinises the psychological arguments presented by his esteemed opponent, revealing the delicate and double-edged nature of such subtleties in the search for truth....more12minPlay
March 30, 2026Brothers Karamazov Book XII Chapter XIIn which a passionate and eloquent defence is laid bare, doubting the very existence of the purported stolen sum and scrutinising the shadows of evidence with delicate suspicion, all whilst unveiling the complex nature of the accused’s character and motivations. The argument unfolds like a subtle dance of reason and psychology, questioning the reliability of witnesses, the plausibility of events, and the justice of condemning a man upon the mere fabric of conjecture and romance....more20minPlay
March 29, 2026Brothers Karamazov Book XII Chapter IXIn which the prosecutor unveils the desperate and tormented soul of the accused, laying bare the tangled web of passion, guilt, and conscience that binds him to his fate, while painting a graphic picture of the tragic events and their cruel aftermath. The courtroom buzzes with murmurs and contemplation, as listeners are drawn into the weighty arguments and the looming shadow of justice that presses inexorably upon the prisoner....more33minPlay
March 29, 2026Brothers Karamazov Book XII Chapter VIIIIn which the perplexing circumstances surrounding the suspicion of Smerdyakov's guilt are carefully examined through the lens of reason, character, and motive, casting doubt on the accusations made by those intimately entwined with the case. The narrative unfolds with a subtle dissection of human nature, flawed memory, and impulsive actions, all set against the somber backdrop of tragedy and remorse....more28minPlay
March 28, 2026Brothers Karamazov Book XII Chapter VIIIn which the prosecutor unfolds the tangled web of a young man's tormenting passion and jealousy, casting light upon the strange rivalry for a captivating woman whose own amusement belies the misery she engenders. Through a careful examination of letters, tavern talk, and desperate efforts to secure money, we witness the slow spiral of a soul driven to fury and despair, culminating in a dark premeditation framed by chance and fatal missteps....more14minPlay
March 28, 2026Brothers Karamazov Book XII Chapter VIIn which a frail and passionate advocate delivers a fervent and lamenting speech on the moral decay and contradictions within Russian society, using the turbulent Karamazov family as a mirror of a nation wrestling with faith, cynicism, and dissolute habits. The discourse winds through the tangled character of one son, whose conflicting virtues and vices set the stage for a tale steeped in human frailty and societal judgement....more29minPlay
March 27, 2026Brothers Karamazov Book XII Chapter IVIn which the courtroom becomes a stage for heartfelt testimonies and subtle revelations, as Alyosha’s sincere but unsubstantiated defence of his brother mingles with the poignant declarations of Katerina Ivanovna and Grushenka, each revealing their own torments and entanglements. The air is thick with tension and human frailty, our characters caught between shame, pride, and despair, as the judges and onlookers wrestle with the labyrinthine truths laid before them....more27minPlay
March 27, 2026Brothers Karamazov Book XII Chapter VIn which Ivan Karamazov, summoned as a witness, delivers a strangely unsettling and fragmented testimony that plunges the court into tumult and despair, revealing the torment of a mind deteriorating under unbearable strain. Meanwhile, Katerina Ivanovna erupts in a passionate and revealing confession that exposes deep wounds of pride and love, setting the stage for the drama to reach a fevered pitch under the watchful eyes of the judges and the anxious assembly....more28minPlay
FAQs about The Dostoyevsky Library:How many episodes does The Dostoyevsky Library have?The podcast currently has 282 episodes available.