Crime And Punishment By Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is one of the greatest masterpieces of world literature and a cornerstone of Russian fiction. First published in 1866, this psychological novel explores the tormented conscience of Rodion Raskolnikov, a poor former student in St. Petersburg, who commits a brutal murder in the belief that he can justify his crime for the greater good.

As the story unfolds, Raskolnikov is consumed by guilt, paranoia, and inner conflict. Dostoyevsky brilliantly portrays the psychological battle between good and evil, crime and morality, punishment and redemption. The novel dives deep into themes of justice, poverty, philosophy, free will, and the possibility of spiritual rebirth.

Through its powerful characters, moral dilemmas, and gripping narrative, Crime and Punishment remains a timeless study of the human soul and a thought-provoking reflection on the consequences of crossing moral boundaries.