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"In beginning the life story of my hero, Alexei Fyodorovich Karamazov, I find myself somewhat perplexed. That is to say: although I call Alexei Fyodorovich my hero, I myself know that he is by no means a great man; therefore I foresee inevitable questions of this kind: What is remarkable about your Alexei Fyodorovich that you have chosen him for your hero? What has he done that is notable? To whom and in what way is he known? Why should I, the reader, spend time learning the facts of his life? The last question is the most fatal one, for I can only answer: “Perhaps you will see for yourself from…