so I've been wanting to get into this for a while now and now think I might be ready. But before I begin I want to know if there is anything I should read beforehand.
I have an ok knowledge of the Bible, read C&P, and Notes but haven't read any earlier Russian Lit. Anything more I should read that's necessary to get the full experience?
Thanks
Its arguably the best book ever writtren.smerkavov killed the old man
Depends where you're from and how familiar you are with Slavic culture and political circumstances of Eastern Europe of 19th century. If you're not you might be slightly confused at times, but internet serves as a brilliant and quick reference guidebook to learn about specific customs or habits. Other than that at least basic understanding of Catholic and Orthodox theology and hierarchical structure of those churches would help. Westerners might also miss out on some thinly veiled humor Dostoyevsky inserts between the lines, but it's a detail more than anything.
I've literally read this book as my first serious, classical literature novel at the age of 17 and it has blown me away so extensive literary knowledge isn't necessary. Stunning emotional and aesthetic experience. I still come back to it every now and then and each time I revel in Dostoyevsky's genius.
>smerkavov killed the old man
no
The version in your pic has endnotes so you're good
Then who?
You'll be fine desu.
Should I read Notes from Underground before brothers K?
>to get the full experience
It makes some references to Schiller, Faust and Gogol.
I haven't read Brothers K yet, but you could probably finish Notes in a day so why not?