Crime and Punishment

Kirjeldus

In Crime and Punishment, Dostojevski crafts a gripping psychological drama set against the backdrop of a harsh and unforgiving St. Petersburg. Rodion Raskolnikov, a poverty-stricken ex-student, conceives a theory that justifies murder as a means to greater purpose, leading him to commit a shocking crime. This moral transgression, however, plunges him into intense psychological suffering, as he is haunted by guilt and the fear of being exposed. Through Raskolnikov’s descent, Dostojevski explores themes of justice, redemption, and the complex battle between intellect and emotion. This updated edition includes a new Afterword and reintroduces the novel’s enduring exploration of human conscience, making it as compelling today as when it first shook 19th-century Russia.