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Book Description |
| Crime and Punishment (1866) is Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s psychological masterpiece that delves into guilt, morality, and redemption. The novel follows Rodion Raskolnikov, a destitute former student in St. Petersburg, who justifies murdering a corrupt pawnbroker as an act of justice. However, after committing the crime, he is consumed by paranoia and inner turmoil. As he struggles with his conscience and the relentless investigations of the shrewd detective Porfiry Petrovich, Raskolnikov grapples with the nature of good and evil. This gripping novel explores existentialism, the burden of guilt, and the possibility of salvation. |
About Author |
| Fyodor Dostoyevsky |
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Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1821–1881) was a Russian novelist, philosopher, and journalist, widely regarded as one of the greatest literary figures of all time. His works explore themes of psychology, morality, free will, redemption, and the human struggle with faith. Born in Moscow, Dostoyevsky initially trained as an engineer but turned to writing, gaining early success with Poor Folk(1846). However, his involvement in radical political circles led to his arrest and a death sentence, which was commuted to exile and hard labor in Siberia. This experience deeply shaped his later works, infusing them with existential and religious themes. His major novels include Crime and Punishment, The Idiot, Demons (also known as The Possessed), and The Brothers Karamazov, each dealing with profound philosophical and psychological dilemmas. Dostoyevsky’s exploration of human nature, suffering, and redemption has made his works enduringly influential in literature, philosophy, and psychology. |
