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Crime and Punishment Volume 1

Author
Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Read by
Raphael Croft
Language
English
Length
9 hours 1 minute
ISBN
9781802564266
Published
26 March 2025
Imprint
Adelphi Press
  • moral dilemmas
  • poverty
  • guilt
  • paranoia
  • redemption
  • justice
  • free will
  • societal oppression
  • psychological turmoil
  • philosophical exploration

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Description

Impoverished ex-student Raskolnikov commits a brutal double murder, driven by his theory that extraordinary individuals are above moral laws. Consumed by guilt and paranoia, he struggles to justify his actions while grappling with his conscience and the consequences of his crime. As he encounters compassionate souls like Sonia, a devout prostitute, themes of redemption, morality, and human suffering emerge. Dostoevsky’s psychological depth and philosophical insight explore the complexities of justice, free will, and spiritual salvation. A gripping masterpiece, the novel delves into the darkest corners of the human soul, questioning what it means to truly atone.

Author

Fyodor Dostoyevsky was a Russian writer and philosopher who is considered to be one of the greatest novelists of all time. His major works include Crime and Punishment, The Brothers Karamazov, and War and Peace. Dostoyevsky was known for his psychological insight, his criticism of social injustice, and his profound understanding of the human condition.

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