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Crime and Punishment: The Original 1866 Russian Psychological Thriller
A Powerful Classic Novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky “We sometimes encounter people, even perfect strangers, who begin to interest us at first sight, somehow suddenly, all at once, before a word has been spoken.” Crime and Punishment by Russian author and novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky is an outstanding classic Russian novel, first published in 1866.
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A Powerful Classic Novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky “We sometimes encounter people, even perfect strangers, who begin to interest us at first sight, somehow suddenly, all at once, before a word has been spoken.” Crime and Punishment by Russian author and novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky is an outstanding classic Russian novel, first published in 1866. This is Dostoevsky's second major work, written after his ten-year exile in Siberia. and is frequently regarded as Dostoevsky's finest work. This edition features the 1914 English translation by Constance Garnett. Rodion Raskolnikov, an impoverished ex-student in Saint Petersburg, plots to murder an unscrupulous pawnbroker, a wealthy lady who keeps money and valuables in her flat. He theorizes that, given the money, he could liberate himself from poverty and go on to perform great deeds. As he confronts the aftermath of his crime, both internally and externally, he is filled with guilt and horror. A brilliant 19th Century historical novel, a truthful and sincere portrayal of human psychology. Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821-1881), also translated as Dostoyevsky, was a renowned Russian novelist, short story writer, essayist and journalist. His works explored the human experience in 19th-century Russia and delved into the human condition, exploring themes of morality, religion and existentialism. He is regarded as one of the most important and influential writers in Russian literature. His most well-known works include Crime and Punishment (1866), The Idiot (1869), Demons (1872), and The Brothers Karamazov (1880). We are proud to provide an original, unabridged, professionally formatted edition. Our publications give the best reading experience possible and are perfect for any reader who wants to read classic literature in its original form. Purchase one of our editions today and see the difference for yourself.
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