Crime and Punishment
by Fyodor Dostoevsky
"Pain and suffering are always inevitable for a large intelligence and a deep heart."
About This Novel
Crime and Punishment is a psychological novel by Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky. First published in 1866, it follows the mental anguish and moral dilemmas of Rodion Raskolnikov, an impoverished ex-student in Saint Petersburg who plans to kill an unscrupulous pawnbroker for her money.
The novel explores themes of poverty, alienation, and the psychology of crime. Dostoevsky delves deep into the protagonist's mind, examining the philosophical and ethical questions surrounding murder, guilt, and redemption.
Through Raskolnikov's journey from crime to punishment to spiritual renewal, the novel presents a profound meditation on human nature, morality, and the possibility of redemption through suffering and love.