Publisher's Synopsis
Crime and Punishment is a novel written by Fyodor Dostoevsky and first published in 1866. It tells the story of a young man named Rodion Raskolnikov, who is struggling to make ends meet in St. Petersburg. Raskolnikov is a former student who has fallen on hard times, and he begins to feel that the only way to escape poverty is to commit a crime.Raskolnikov's plan is to murder a pawnbroker and steal her money. He believes that he is a superior person who is above the law, and that he can use the money to do good in the world. However, after he commits the crime, he is plagued by guilt and paranoia. He becomes obsessed with the idea that he will be caught and punished for his crime.As the novel progresses, Raskolnikov becomes increasingly unstable. He is haunted by his conscience and by the police detective who is investigating the murder. He also becomes involved with a young woman named Sonya, who is a prostitute. Through his interactions with Sonya, Raskolnikov begins to see the error of his ways and to understand the importance of redemption.Crime and Punishment is a complex novel that explores themes of morality, guilt, and redemption. It is considered one of the greatest works of literature of all time, and it has had a profound influence on modern literature and culture. The novel is a must-read for anyone interested in the human condition and the nature of crime and punishment.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.
