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Crime and Punishment follows the mental anguish and moral dilemmas of Rodion Raskolnikov, an impoverished ex-student in St. Petersburg who formulates and executes a plan to kill an unscrupulous pawnbroker for her cash. Raskolnikov, in attempts to defend his actions, argues that with the pawnbroker’s money he can perform good deeds to counterbalance the crime, while ridding the world of a vermin. He also commits the murder to test a theory of his that dictates some people are naturally capable of such actions, and even have the right to perform them.Several times throughout the novel, Raskolnikov compares himself with Napoleon Bonaparte and shares his belief that murder is permissible in pursuit of a higher purpose. Dostoyevsky’s literary works explore human psychology in the troubled political, social, and spiritual atmosphere of 19th century Russia. Many literary critics rate him as one of the greatest psychologists in world literature.This cloth-bound book includes a Victorian inspired dust-jacket, and is limited to 100 copies.

One of the most powerful influential novels of the nineteenth century, Fyodor Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment tells a dark, ideological story of Raskolnikov—a talented former student whose confused philosophical outlook drives him to commit murder. In shock by his sense of guilt and in a state of fear of the consequences, Raskolnikov walks around in a baffled state through the alleys of St. Petersburg trying to escape the already suspicious Porfiry, the detective investigating the crime. Sonia, a prostitute to support her family, tries to help guide Raskolnikov through his conflict. Full of a depraved state and in combination with suspense, Fyodor Dostoevsky’s novel remains a deeply compelling consideration of the human psyche.An immediate success upon its publication in 1866, Crime and Punishment launched Dostoevsky out of the brink of bankruptcy and into the top of world literature. With hundreds of translations from the original Russian, Crime and Punishment is recognized today as a true literary masterpiece, and has been adapted numerous times for both stage and screen.

This book is illustrated version of “Crime and Punishment written by great Russian writer Fyodor Dostoyevsky. In the words of a Russian critic, who seeks to explain the feeling inspired by Dostoevsky: "He was one of ourselves, a man of our blood and our bone, but one who has suffered and has seen so much more deeply than we have his insight impresses us as wisdom... that wisdom of the heart which we seek that we may learn from it how to live. All his other gifts came to him from nature, this he won for himself and through it he became great."

Crime and Punishment' concentrates on the mental tumult and moral confusion of Rodion Raskolnikov, an impecunious former student in St. Petersburg who contrives to murder a morally bankrupt pawnbroker in order to steal her money. Convinced by a friend who argues that using the pawnbroker's money for benevolent reasons would counterbalance the killing, Rodion commits the crime, but is tormented by contradictory thoughts and the ever-present danger of being caught. This text is a classic work of Russian literature, and will appeal to fans of literature of this ilk. A veritable must-read for serious literature fans, no bookshelf is complete without a copy of 'Crime and Punishment'. Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoyevsky (1821 - 1881) was a Russian novelist, essayist, short story writer, journalist and philosopher. We are republishing this antiquarian book now in a modern, affordable edition complete with a new prefatory biography of the author.

Crime and Punishment by Fyodor DostoyevskyHow is this book unique?Tablet and e-reader formattedOriginal & Unabridged EditionAuthor Biography includedIllustrated versionCrime and Punishment (Russian: Преступлéние и наказáние, tr. Prestupleniye i nakazaniye; IPA: [prʲɪstʊˈplʲenʲɪɪ ɪ nəkɐˈzanʲɪɪ]) is a novel by the Russian author Fyodor Dostoyevsky. It was first published in the literary journal The Russian Messenger in twelve monthly installments during 1866. It was later published in a single volume. It is the second of Dostoyevsky's full-length novels following his return from 10 years of exile in Siberia. Crime and Punishment is considered the first great novel of his "mature" period of writing. Crime and Punishment focuses on the mental anguish and moral dilemmas of Rodion Raskolnikov, an impoverished ex-student in St. Petersburg who formulates and executes a plan to kill an unscrupulous pawnbroker for her cash. Raskolnikov, in attempts to defend his actions, argues that with the pawnbroker's money he can perform good deeds to counterbalance the crime, while ridding the world of a vermin. He also commits the murder to test a theory of his that dictates some people are naturally capable of such actions, and even have the right to perform them. Several times throughout the novel, Raskolnikov compares himself with Napoleon Bonaparte and shares his belief that murder is permissible in pursuit of a higher purpose.

Poor and in desperate circumstances, Rodion Romanovich Raskolnikov plots the murder of a pawnbroker to steal what he considers her ill-gotten gains. To his mind, he is justified in eliminating an unscrupulous person who thrives on the misfortunes of others and using her money for more benevolent purposes. When his well-wrought plans go awry, Raskolnikov finds himself little better off financially, and now, a murderer. Wracked with guilt, he finds himself torn between confessing his crime to clear his conscience, or following the path that providence seems to be shaping to help him get away with the perfect crime.Quotes from the book:“Pain and suffering are always inevitable for a large intelligence and a deep heart. The really great men must, I think, have great sadness on earth.”“The darker the night, the brighter the stars,The deeper the grief, the closer is God!”“To go wrong in one's own way is better then to go right in someone else's.”Readers' reviews:“This book is easy to read and clearly understandable. The reason for this is that Dostoevsky is an extremely good writer and his language is addressed to all centuries. Especially, the best part is how well he describes the characters.” (Yahya Han, goodreads.com)“This is my all time favorite book ever. I've read it three times, and I have never found a book so compelling. Yes, the main story of murder is interesting, but it is the rest of the story that really catches my attention.” (Jason Reeser, goodreads.com)“I love this book. I'm fascinated by Dostoyevsky's writing. He captures my attention and makes me live the lives of his heroes. I live with them and feel what they feel.” (in_art_we_trust, goodreads.com)

One of the greatest works of fiction ever written, Crime and Punishment is an intense psychological study, a terrifying murder mystery, and a fascinating detective thriller instilled with philosophical, religious, and social commentary.Dostoevsky studies the psychological impact upon a desperate and impoverished student when he murders a despicable pawnbroker, transgressing moral law to ultimately "benefit humanity." Crime and Punishment takes the listener on a journey into the darkest recesses of the criminal and depraved mind and exposes the soul of a man possessed by both good and evil who cannot escape his own conscience.