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Is Smerdyakov a Human Being? | Prof. Stephen Meredith

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Analyzing the Enigmatic Character of Smiryakov

Exploring the mysterious parentage and upbringing of the character Smiryakov in Dostoevsky's Brothers Karamazov, including speculation on his ties to Fyodor Pavlovich and his portrayal as a complex figure akin to the Holy Fool in the author's other works.

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