Crime and punishment

Crime and Punishment is a classic psychological novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky, first published in 1866. It’s a profound exploration of morality, guilt, and redemption, centered around a murder committed by a young, impoverished student in St. Petersburg, Russia.

📖 Overview

• Author: Fyodor Dostoevsky
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• Published: 1866 (serialized in The Russian Messenger)
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• Language: English
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• Genre: Psychological fiction, philosophical novel, crime drama
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• Setting: 1860s St. Petersburg, a city filled with poverty and social tension
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👤 Main Character

• Rodion Raskolnikov – A former law student who believes that extraordinary people can commit crimes for a greater good. He murders a pawnbroker to test his theory but is psychologically shattered by guilt.