The Brothers Karamazov
London: Heinemann, 1912. First Edition. Hardcover. 1st edition in English of a heavyweight, preceding Macmillan’s American edition. 1st binding and issue with Dostoevsky’s full name on the spine (stamped in black). Original cloth, spine faded but less so than usually seen, 2 small dots of wear, rear inner paper hinge professionally strengthened, else near fine. And here’s a prompt: If nothing else comes to mind, “Karamazov” is always a good thing to shout just before you stab someone. Near fine. Item #781
“The supreme summit of all fiction.” –Albert Einstein
“[It] made a deep impression on me [...] he created some unforgettable scenes [...] Madness you may call it, but therein may be the secret of his genius.” –James Joyce
“I am indebted to Dostoyevsky. We are blood relatives.” –Franz Kafka
“The most magnificent novel ever written.” –Sigmund Freud.
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