Crime and Punishment
By Fyodor Dostoyevsky
- Release Date: 2006-03-28
- Genre: Literary Criticism
Description
Crime and Punishment is a novel by the Russian author Fyodor Dostoyevsky. It was first published in the literary journal The Russian Messenger in twelve monthly installments during 1866. It was later published in a single volume. It is the second of Dostoyevsky's full-length novels following his return from ten years of exile in Siberia. Crime and Punishment is the first great novel of his "mature" period of writing.
Crime and Punishment focuses on the mental anguish and moral dilemmas of Rodion Raskolnikov, an impoverished ex-student in St. Petersburg who formulates and executes a plan to kill an unscrupulous pawnbroker for her cash. Raskolnikov argues that with the pawnbroker's money he can perform good deeds to counterbalance the crime, while ridding the world of a worthless vermin. He also commits this murder to test his own hypothesis that some people are naturally capable of such things, and even have the right to do them. Several times throughout the novel, Raskolnikov justifies his actions by connecting himself mentally with Napoleon Bonaparte, believing that murder is permissible in pursuit of a higher purpose.
Reviews
Master of his craft
5By Rayyan GhumroFyodor is a master of his craft and it is no surprise that Russian literature is so well known around the world.Interesting
5By LosqualiLBI never thought I can read such a long book, it’s pity I finished it alli’m a bsd fan
5By APersonWhoPlaysFortnitei read it because of bungo stray dogs. i love this book, hate fyodor in the show SIGMA WILL LIVEBoring
1By FabianLeGrandIt’s just too long and boring.Suffering
5By LukedubbSo much insight into the life of a man that was lost and kinda insane.Crimes not punished: Currently!
5By Penelope WolfeRaskolnikov is the model for today’s men and women in America. We hope that people will be thoughtful of others’ rights. But, sad to say, America has gone to pot. Recently, hackers hatched a “get rich quick scheme”. They stole 2 cars, jewelry, musical instruments, my job (delayed the EEOC), cut off my electricity and return to vandalize and destroy more every time I leave my property. Call me if the same happens to you. Area code (901)876-5263 (901)USO-JANE (901)240-2170 My name: Penelope A Wolfe 7076 Woodstock Cuba Road Millington, TN 38053-6122 America ruined by too much interference by the amoral entities of Homeland Security, TSA, the 10g real estate auctions, and your local first responders with no skills but those learned from criminals. Epileptics beware of flash photos taken from any angle by cameras! You will suffer again and again. Microwaves were once banned in hospitals. Modern practitioners use them to GIVE heart attacks. Call or TALK to report your deaths in major metropolitan areas.Crime and punishment is a great book
1By CaptinsparklzzBut this translation is written very poorly and some things in it just don’t make much sense.Classic indeed
5By KellerdigsQuite a story. The punishment portion of the book wasn’t as tormenting as I expected. I was surprised at how many characters there were (nearly 30) and he focused on most of them, considering their thoughts and motivations. I was challenged by the Russian names. They were awkward and spelled similarly. Between the similar spelling, the number of characters, and that many of them had nicknames; it took awhile to fully grasp the characters. I thoroughly enjoyed the book. It is quite an accomplishment and it’s reputation as a classic is well deserved.Incredible
5By SvidrigaïlovOne of the greatest books I’ve ever readBest ever
5By jglez6868My favorite book
