Crime and Punishment
Fyodor Dostoevsky
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Crime and Punishment tells the story of Rodion Raskolnikov, an ex-student who plans to murder a pawnbroker to test his theory of personality. Having accomplished the deed, Raskolnikov struggles with mental anguish while trying to both avoid the consequences and hide his guilt from his friends and family.
Dostoevsky’s original idea for the novel centered on the Marmeladov family and the impact of alcoholism in Russia, but inspired by a double murder in France he decided to rework it around the new character of Raskolnikov. The novel was first serialized in The Russian Messenger over the course of 1866, where it was an instant success. It was published in a single volume in 1867. Presented here is Constance Garnett’s 1914 translation.
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4.6
54 reviews
Klausse Cruz
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May 28, 2023
what a rollercoaster of emotions, a relatable human tale of tragedy, conscience and redemption. a truly remarkable literary piece that maintained its relevancy for more than a century. I could see why people would make this artwork their favorite, totally relatable story indeed.
Erika
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March 7, 2024
Can't say I've never had a chance to read the novel before. Maybe I should.
Bridget Santos
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October 1, 2022
Been wanting to read for years and now enjoying so far
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