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Crime and Punishment

By Fyodor Dostoyevsky

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Crime and Punishment

By Fyodor Dostoyevsky

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One of the supreme masterpieces of world literature, Crime and Punishment catapulted Fyodor Dostoyevsky to the forefront of Russian writers and into the ranks of the world's greatest novelists. Drawing upon experiences from his own prison days, the author recounts in feverish, compelling tones the story of Raskolnikov, an impoverished student tormented by his own nihilism, and the struggle between good and evil. Believing that he is above the law, and convinced that humanitarian ends justify vile means, he brutally murders an old woman--a pawnbroker whom he regards as "stupid, ailing, greedy...good for nothing." Overwhelmed afterwards by feelings of guilt and terror, Raskolnikov confesses to the crime and goes to prison. There he realizes that happiness and redemption can only be achieved through suffering. Infused with forceful religious, social, and philosophical elements, the novel was an immediate success. This extraordinary, unforgettable work is reprinted here in the authoritative Constance Garnett translation.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
448
Release Date:
2001-08-22
Publication Date:
2003-03-28
Publisher:
Dover Publications Inc.
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
04864158720486454118
ISBN13:
9780486415871
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Minimum Reading Age:
14
Weight:
310 g
Height:
132 cm
Width:
207 cm
Thickness:
27 cm
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