a
novel which is considered to be the best
work of Feodor
Dostoevski. The
main plot involves a father and his four sons. The father and one of the sons are rivals for the affections of the
local siren. Violent quarrels over her and over the son's disputed inheritance
ensue until the father is killed and the son
arrested and brought to trial for the
crime.
See also Dostoevski in this glossary. —SHSBC Binder 29 Approved Glossary