-Crime and Punishment*

W 1975 Feodor Dostoevsky, The Franklin Library Edition 

Notes

Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky, published in 1866, is a psychological novel that delves into the mind of Rodion Raskolnikov, a destitute former student in St. Petersburg. The story centers on Raskolnikov's internal struggle after he murders a pawnbroker, believing that he can justify the crime by using the money for good. The novel explores themes of guilt, redemption, morality, and the conflict between rationalism and faith, offering a deep examination of the human psyche and the consequences of moral transgression.

Description

Black leather bound hard back edition with gold embossed design on front and back cover and gold embossed lettering on the spine. Gold for edge with silk gray bookmark, five raised bands, and a few illustrations throughout. Pristine Franklin Library Edition.