Crime and Punishment (Penguin Classics) [Paperback] Fyodor Dostoevsky

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Paperback cover has some wear, creases and tears. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This well-worn copy of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s seminal work “Crime and Punishment” bears the marks of countless readings and explorations into the depths of human psychology and morality. Published as part of the prestigious Penguin Classics series, this edition offers readers an accessible gateway into one of the most influential novels in the Western canon.

Dostoevsky’s masterpiece delves into the mind of Raskolnikov, a former student whose philosophical musings lead him to rationalize the murder of a pawnbroker. What follows is a gripping psychological study of guilt, redemption, and the human condition, set against the backdrop of 19th-century St. Petersburg.

Beyond its literary merits, “Crime and Punishment” holds a significant place in the history of Russian literature and the development of the novel as an art form. Dostoevsky’s innovative use of interior monologue and his exploration of existential themes paved the way for later writers and thinkers, cementing his place as a towering figure in world literature.

This well-loved copy, with its creased and worn covers, is a testament to the enduring power of Dostoevsky’s prose and the timeless questions it raises about the nature of good and evil, guilt and redemption.