Crime and Punishment - Fyodor Dostoevsky
A descent into guilt, morality, and the dark corridors of the human soul.

First published in 1866, Crime and Punishment is not just a novel -- it's a psychological journey into the mind of a man who tries to step beyond good and evil, and pays the price in the most human way possible.
Written by Fyodor Dostoevsky, one of the greatest literary minds in history, this masterpiece continues to haunt, challenge, and awaken readers around the world.

Set in the gritty alleys and suffocating apartments of 19th-century St. Petersburg, the novel follows Rodion Raskolnikov, a brilliant but impoverished former student who becomes obsessed with a radical idea: that certain "extraordinary" individuals have the moral right to transcend the law in the name of a greater good.
Convinced of his own superiority and driven by desperation, he takes a step that will shatter his world -- and reveal the unbearable weight of conscience.

What makes Crime and Punishment timeless is not the crime itself, but what happens after. Dostoevsky doesn't focus on suspense or police drama. Instead, he turns inward, revealing a soul unraveling in real time.
Raskolnikov's internal torment is as vivid and gripping as any chase or courtroom scene. His thoughts spiral through pride, guilt, fear, and longing for redemption.

"Pain and suffering are always inevitable for a large intelligence and a deep heart."

This novel is as much a battle of ideas as it is a human story. Raskolnikov believes that morality is subjective -- until his own conscience begins to devour him.

Alongside him, a cast of unforgettable characters -- including the saint-like Sonia, the cunning Porfiry, and the tormented Marmeladov -- create a rich tapestry of moral complexity, spiritual tension, and emotional rawness.
Dostoevsky wrote this book after narrowly escaping a death sentence and spending years in Siberian prison camps. His understanding of guilt, punishment, and the possibility of redemption comes not from theory, but from experience. This is what gives the novel its immense psychological and emotional power.

"To go wrong in one's own way is better than to go right in someone else's."

Crime and Punishment is not just about lawbreaking -- it's about soul-breaking. It asks terrifyingly intimate questions: Can you outrun guilt? Can intellect silence the heart? What does it mean to truly atone?

For readers who love deep moral conflict, philosophical depth, and emotional intensity, this is a must-read. It's not a comfortable book -- but it's unforgettable.

If you're ready for a novel that stares straight into the eyes of human contradiction -- and refuses to look away -- then Crime and Punishment will stay with you long after the last page.
Read it, and face yourself.

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• Publication Date: July 27, 2025
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• Print Length: 398 Pages
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