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It sweeps you up in a whirlwind of emotionally charged events that can, at times, be overwhelming as it both dregs the depths of human evil and soars to the heights of human charity. ![]() Not for the faint of heart, The Brothers Karamazov is a massive book in volume, content and vocabulary- but it will most certainly reward the reader who puts forth the effort to comprehend this book, and only improves upon subsequent readings. ![]() ![]() ![]() When the two meet, it makes for an exceptional journey of the mind, inspiring for artists, exceptionally engaging for the viewer. ![]() This three-part book combines the brain's left-right sides and maybe a third one - logic, creativity - and a sprinkle of humor coming from unexpected connections. Mathematics is the mapping of Nature art is inspired by nature. 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