Crime and Punishment
IntroductionFyodor Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment (1866) stands as a monumental work in world literature, exploring the depths of human psychology, morality, and existential anguish. Set in the oppressive underbelly of 19th-century St. Petersburg, the novel follows Rodion Raskolnikov, a destitute former student whose nihilistic philosophy leads him to commit a heinous crime. Through Raskolnikov’s journey, Dostoevsky interrogates … Read more