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Crime and Punishment
Published
1866
Pages
430
Language
English
ISBN
9780486415871
About this book
A poor student commits murder and is consumed by guilt and psychological torment.
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"Crime and Punishment" is a challenging but profoundly rewarding journey into the depths of human guilt and morality, essential for students, philosophy enthusiasts, and serious fiction lovers. Casual readers seeking a quick, light read should likely look elsewhere, as its dense prose demands patience and reflection.
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"Crime and Punishment" by Fyodor Dostoevsky plunges into the tormented mind of Rodion Raskolnikov, a destitute former student in St. Petersburg who murders an elderly pawnbroker. Believing himself to be an extraordinary man above conventional morality, Raskolnikov attempts to justify his heinous act. However, he is swiftly consumed by overwhelming guilt, paranoia, and psychological anguish, leading him on a harrowing journey of confession, redemption, and the profound consequences of his actions.
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