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Title: The Grand Inquisitor: With Related Chapters from the Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Charles B. Guignon, Constance Garnett, Fyodor M. Dostoevsky ISBN: 0-87220-193-7 Publisher: Hackett Pub Co Pub. Date: October, 1993 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $6.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (2 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: An interesting Christian view
Comment: This book is a collection of select chapters from "The Brothers Karamazov."
There is a lengthy introduction that explains in detail the author's philosophy and how it is revealed in each of the four chapters presented here.
"The Brothers Make Friends" is simply here to introduce the two brothers Ivan and Alyosha. Ivan is the Europeanized lover of science, and Alyosha is the young Romantic. Dostoevsky uses his characters as representatives of different worldviews, and develops action in such a way to show how each worldview could be flawed.
In "Rebellion," Ivan's character is developed as he reveals his disdain at the suffering of children and how cruel it seems since they are without sin. Ivan says that he realizes there is suffering and that no one is responsible. This shocks him because he values order, and yet there seems to be no justice in the world.
In "The Grand Inquisitor" chapter, Ivan tells a fable based in the Spanish Inquisition in which the Catholic Inquistor judges Christ, who has returned. He condemns Christ to death saying he valued freedom of faith over mankind's happiness (in ignorance of freedom).
This small book concludes with the incredible story of Father Zossima. In the "Russian Monk," Dostoevsky explains the old Russian, holistic vision of sobornost (love of the entire world and one's taking responsibilty for the sins of all). In this worldview, if all choose to follow it, all will serve all and the world will be a paradise.
Dostoevsky's storytelling is very emotional, and not so much picturesque. But there is so much impact in his words and message! This book is one of my all-time favorites, and I cannot wait to read "The Brothers Karamazov" in its entirity. This, probably, could also serve as a great introduction to Dostoevsky.
Rating: 5
Summary: Definitely worth a look
Comment: Guignon's essay is borne out of and reflects such a genuine enthusiasm that it's ultimately worthwhile to read it just for fun even if you happen to disagree with his interpretation of the fable. It certainly provoked me into returning to and re-reading Dostoevsky's tale.
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Title: Five Dialogues by Plato, G. M. A. Grube ISBN: 0872206335 Publisher: Hackett Pub Co Pub. Date: October, 2002 List Price(USD): $6.95 |
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Title: Grand Inquisitor by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Fyodor M. Dostoevsky, Anne Fremantle ISBN: 0804461252 Publisher: Ungar Pub Co Pub. Date: December, 1981 List Price(USD): $4.95 |
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Title: Candide, and Related Writings by Voltaire, David Wootton ISBN: 0872205460 Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co. Pub. Date: September, 2000 List Price(USD): $5.95 |
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Title: The Republic by Plato ISBN: 0486411214 Publisher: Dover Pubns Pub. Date: 18 April, 2000 List Price(USD): $2.50 |
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Title: Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad ISBN: 0486264645 Publisher: Dover Pubns Pub. Date: 01 July, 1990 List Price(USD): $1.50 |
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