Publisher's Synopsis
Crime and Punishment is a classic novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky, first published in 1866. The book tells the story of Rodion Raskolnikov, a poor ex-student in St. Petersburg who decides to commit a murder in order to prove his theory that some people are ""extraordinary"" and can therefore commit crimes without punishment. After the murder, Raskolnikov is consumed with guilt and paranoia, and he struggles to come to terms with what he has done. The novel explores themes of morality, justice, redemption, and the nature of humanity. It is a psychological study of a troubled individual and a critique of the social and political systems of 19th century Russia. The book has been widely acclaimed for its complex characters, vivid descriptions of St. Petersburg, and its exploration of the human psyche. It is considered one of the greatest novels of all time and has been adapted into numerous films, TV shows, and stage productions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
