• ISBN13: 9788124807217
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject: English Literature
• Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Distributors (P) Ltd
• Publisher Imprint: Peacock Books
• Publication Date: May 21, 2025
• Pages: 622
• Original Price: INR 450.0
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 430 grams
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"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."

Crime and Punishment, first published in 1866, is a seminal novel by Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky. The story centres around Rodion Raskolnikov, a former student who struggles with poverty and a sense of alienation. He commits a brutal murder, believing that he can justify his crime for the greater good. As he grapples with guilt, paranoia and moral dilemmas, his psychological and spiritual turmoil unfolds, highlighting themes of redemption, suffering and the nature of crime. Through his complex characters, Dostoevsky explores deep philosophical questions about morality, justice and the human condition, making Crime and Punishment one of the most influential works in world literature.

Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821–1881) was a celebrated Russian novelist, short story writer, essayist, and journalist, renowned for his profound exploration of human psychology, morality, and existential themes. Born in Moscow, Dostoevsky’s life was marked by personal struggles, including financial hardships, epilepsy, and years of penal servitude in Siberia, experiences that deeply influenced his writing. His works delve into complex characters and their moral dilemmas, often reflecting the social and spiritual crises of 19th-century Russia. Revered globally, his timeless literature continues to inspire philosophical discussions and resonates with readers seeking profound truths about human existence.

His noteworthy works include:

• Crime and Punishment
• The Brothers Karamazov
• Notes from Underground
• The Idiot, and Demons.

• Translator’s Preface….................................................. vii
• PART I….........................................................................1
• PART II…......................................................................101
• PART III........................................................................ 221
• PART IV........................................................................ 315
• PART V......................................................................... 405
• PART VI.........................................................................489
• Epilogue....................................................................... 596