Crime and Punishment
"Crime and Punishment" is a novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky, first published in 1866. It is the second of Dostoevsky's full-length novels following his return from five years of exile in Siberia. The novel is often cited as one of the supreme achievements in literature.
The story focuses on the mental anguish and moral dilemmas of Rodion Raskolnikov, an impoverished ex-student in Saint Petersburg who plots to kill a pawnbroker for her cash. The narrative explores the psychological and philosophical landscape of the characters, making it a profound study of the human condition.
