Crime And Punishment

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Fyodor Dostoevsky
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‘Nothing in the world is harder than speaking the truth and nothing easier than flattery.’ A psychological masterpiece that delves into the intricate complexities of morality, guilt, and redemption, Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment is set in St. Petersburg, Russia, and follows the life of Rodion Raskolnikov, a destitute yet intellectually gifted student who grapples with a theory proposing that some individuals are morally justified in committing crimes for the greater good of society. As Raskolnikov tests his theory through a gruesome murder, the narrative unfolds to explore the psychological and emotional aftermath of his actions. Against the backdrop of 19th-century Russian society, Dostoevsky skillfully navigates themes of socio-economic disparities, moral dilemmas, and existential questions. Interactions with compelling characters like Sonia, a downtrodden prostitute, and Porfiry, a shrewd police detective, add layers of depth to the narrative. The book stands as a timeless classic of Russian literature and existential thought, offering profound insights into the human condition through its exploration of alienation, nihilism, and the intricate psychology of criminals.

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‘Nothing in the world is harder than speaking the truth and nothing easier than flattery.’ A psychological masterpiece that delves into the intricate complexities of morality, guilt, and redemption, Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment is set in St. Petersburg, Russia, and follows the life of Rodion Raskolnikov, a destitute yet intellectually gifted student who grapples with a theory proposing that some individuals are morally justified in committing crimes for the greater good of society. As Raskolnikov tests his theory through a gruesome murder, the narrative unfolds to explore the psychological and emotional aftermath of his actions. Against the backdrop of 19th-century Russian society, Dostoevsky skillfully navigates themes of socio-economic disparities, moral dilemmas, and existential questions. Interactions with compelling characters like Sonia, a downtrodden prostitute, and Porfiry, a shrewd police detective, add layers of depth to the narrative. The book stands as a timeless classic of Russian literature and existential thought, offering profound insights into the human condition through its exploration of alienation, nihilism, and the intricate psychology of criminals.

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Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoyevsky 11 November 1821 – 9 February 1881), sometimes transliterated Dostoevsky, was a Russian novelist, short story writer, essayist, journalist and philosopher. Dostoyevsky's literary works explore human psychology in the troubled political, social, and spiritual atmosphere of 19th-century Russia. Many of his works are marked by a preoccupation with Christianity, explored through the prism of the individual confronted with life's hardships and beauty.

He began writing in his 20s, and his first novel, Poor Folk, was published in 1846 when he was 25. His major works include Crime and Punishment (1866), The Idiot (1869), Demons (1872) and The Brothers Karamazov (1880). His output consists of 11 novels, three novellas, 17 short novels and numerous other works. Many literary critics rate him as one of the greatest psychologists in world literature. His 1864 novella Notes from Underground is considered to be one of the first works of existentialist literature. Born in Moscow in 1821, Dostoyevsky was introduced to literature at an early age through fairy tales and leg

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