Crime and Punishment (1917)

Crime and Punishment is a novel written by Fyodor Dostoevsky and first published in 1866. The story is set in St. Petersburg, Russia, and follows the journey of Rodion Raskolnikov, a poor and desperate former student who decides to commit a murder to prove his theory that some people are above the law and can commit crimes without punishment. After the murder, Raskolnikov struggles with his guilt and paranoia, and the novel explores themes of morality, redemption, and the consequences of one's actions. Along the way, Raskolnikov meets a variety of characters, including the cunning Svidrigailov, the virtuous Sonya, and the determined detective Porfiry Petrovich, who is determined to solve the case.Crime and Punishment is considered one of Dostoevsky's greatest works and a masterpiece of Russian literature. It is known for its complex characters, psychological depth, and exploration of existential themes. The novel has been adapted into numerous films, plays, and television series, and continues to be widely read and studied today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.