Written by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Published by Public Domain
Genre: Classic Literature
Audience: Adult readers and students of literature
Tone: Serious
In "Crime and Punishment," Raskolnikov, a destitute former student, grapples with guilt and paranoia after committing a double murder, leading him on a harrowing journey through isolation, moral conflict, and the quest for redemption amidst the harsh realities of 19th-century St. Petersburg.
In Fyodor Dostoyevsky's "Crime and Punishment," we follow the troubled Raskolnikov, a former student in St. Petersburg who grapples with poverty and moral dilemmas. After committing a brutal double murder, he spirals into guilt and paranoia, confronting the psychological consequences of his actions while navigating complex family dynamics and societal expectations. As he seeks redemption, the novel explores profound themes of isolation, morality, and the human condition, culminating in a powerful journey of self-discovery and the quest for forgiveness.
