Crime And Punishment (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162658810)

Crime and Punishment is a novel written by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, first published in 1866. The book follows the story of Rodion Raskolnikov, a poor and desperate former student who decides to commit a murder in order to prove his theory that some people are above the law and can commit crimes without punishment. After the murder, Raskolnikov is consumed by guilt and paranoia, and the novel explores his psychological turmoil as he tries to come to terms with his actions.The novel is set in St. Petersburg, Russia, and is a critique of the social and political climate of the time. Dostoyevsky uses the characters and their interactions to explore themes such as morality, justice, redemption, and the nature of human suffering. The novel is also notable for its depiction of the harsh living conditions and poverty that were prevalent in 19th-century Russia.Crime and Punishment is considered one of the greatest works of literature in the Western canon, and is often cited as one of the first psychological novels. Its complex characters and themes have made it a popular subject for analysis and interpretation, and it continues to be widely read and studied today.Mistrustfully and with an affectation of being alarmed and almost affronted, he scanned Raskolnikov's low and narrow ""cabin."" With the same amazement he stared at Raskolnikov, who lay undressed, dishevelled, unwashed, on his miserable dirty sofa, looking fixedly at him.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Fyodor Dostoyevsky
ISBN-10: 1162658819
ISBN-13: 9781162658810
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 524
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.96lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 1.05d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 8.7
Point Value: 40
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 703 / Crime and Punishment (Unabridged)