How is Fyodor Dostoevsky's tale of the "Grand Inquisitor," from his novel The Brothers Karamazov, best described?
a. a feminist protest against the traditional family
b. an anguished anticipation of the conditions of mass society
c. an ironic examination of romantic love in the modern era
d. a savage critique of religion's role in imperialist oppression
Answer: d
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