Dostoevsky, Fyodor
Crime and Punishment
- ISBN 13:
- 9781496163363
- author:
- Dostoevsky, Fyodor
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Mango
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 280
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a gripping novel that explores the complexities of the human mind in 19th century Russia. Written after five years of exile, this masterpiece delves into the mental anguish and moral dilemmas of its protagonist, grappling with questions of right and wrong. The story follows Rodion Romanovich Raskolnikov, an impoverished ex-student who justifies his actions by referencing Napoleon Bonaparte. As he navigates a world of political and social upheaval, Raskolnikov's thoughts are consumed by the idea that he can perform good deeds to counterbalance his crime. First published in 1866, Crime and Punishment is considered one of the greatest novels ever written, offering a thought-provoking exploration of existentialism.