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Moral quandary in haunting psychological depths.

"Crime and Punishment" is a classic that hones in on the tumultuous mental and emotional journey of a man at odds with society's norms and his own ethical boundaries. Dostoevsky's exploration of Raskolnikov's internal conflict after committing murder serves as an intimate look into human guilt and redemption. It's a dense, deep dive, but if you're intrigued by complex characters and philosophical questions wrapped in a dark, yet redemptive narrative, this book will be a riveting and thought-provoking addition to your collection.

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Crime and Punishment

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ISBN: 9780198709718
Date of Publication: 2019-06-01
Format: Paperback
Related Topics: Philosophy, Crime, Classics
Goodreads rating: 4.28
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One death, in exchange for thousands of lives - it's simple arithmetic! A new translation of Dostoevsky's epic masterpiece, Crime and Punishment (1866). The impoverished student Raskolnikov decides to free himself from debt by killing an old moneylender, an act he sees as elevating himself above conventional morality. Like Napoleon he will assert his will and his crime will be justified by its elimination of "vermin" for the sake of the greater good. But Raskolnikov is torn apart by fear, guilt, and a growing conscience under the influence of his love for Sonya. Meanwhile the police detective Porfiry is on his trial. It is a powerfully psychological novel, in which the St Petersburg setting, Dostoevsky's own circumstances, and contemporary social problems all play their part.
 

Moral quandary in haunting psychological depths.

"Crime and Punishment" is a classic that hones in on the tumultuous mental and emotional journey of a man at odds with society's norms and his own ethical boundaries. Dostoevsky's exploration of Raskolnikov's internal conflict after committing murder serves as an intimate look into human guilt and redemption. It's a dense, deep dive, but if you're intrigued by complex characters and philosophical questions wrapped in a dark, yet redemptive narrative, this book will be a riveting and thought-provoking addition to your collection.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.