Crime and Punishment

Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky, published in 1866, is a psychological novel that follows Rodion Raskolnikov, a young law student who commits a brutal murder, believing he can justify it for a greater good. As Raskolnikov struggles with guilt and paranoia, he becomes increasingly consumed by his crime. The novel explores themes of morality, redemption, the human conscience, and the consequences of crime. It delves deeply into Raskolnikov’s troubled psyche and his interactions with others, ultimately questioning the nature of justice and the possibility of salvation.