Crime and Punishment

5W Dostoyevsky. Penguin Books: Great Britain, 1951.

Notes

Fyodor Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment (1866) is a psychological novel set in St. Petersburg that delves into guilt, morality, and redemption. It follows Rodion Raskolnikov, a poor ex-student who murders a corrupt pawnbroker, justifying it as an act for the greater good. However, the crime plunges him into paranoia, torment, and isolation as he struggles with his conscience and the probing of the shrewd investigator Porfiry. His only solace comes from Sonia, a humble and devout young woman whose compassion and faith guide him toward confession and spiritual renewal. The novel examines the clash between utilitarian logic and human morality, ultimately portraying redemption through suffering and love.

Description

Red cloth binding with gilt details on spine. Fine condition overall.