Fyodor Dostoevsky
Crime and Punishment
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Format: PDF. Readable on any device.
- Title in French
- Crime et Châtiment
- First published
- 1866
- Languages
- French and English
- Pages
- about 1198
- Edition
- unabridged
Book summary
Raskolnikov, a poor student in Saint Petersburg, believes that certain men can transgress moral laws to achieve great things. He commits a crime he deems justified but is quickly consumed by intense inner turmoil. Between guilt, fear, and pride, his mind wavers as those around him and a perceptive investigator close in on the truth. This novel dives into human psychology, exploring the limits of conscience and the complexity of good and evil. The author builds constant tension, blending moral drama with a gripping investigation.
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