Crime and Punishment Book Summary

In 'Crime and Punishment', a troubled student named Raskolnikov commits a heinous crime, believing he is above the moral law. As he navigates the turmoil of guilt and paranoia, he encounters a cast of characters who challenge his philosophical justifications. The novel delves into themes of redemption, conscience, and the human psyche. Dostoyevsky's gripping narrative poses profound questions about morality and justice. Will Raskolnikov find peace, or will the weight of his crime consume him?

By Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Constance Garnett

Published: 2001

""The man who has a conscience suffers whilst acknowledging his sin. That is his punishment.""

Book Review of Crime and Punishment

In a timeless story of justice, morality, and redemption, an impoverished Russian student murders a miserly landlady, a crime that has severe repercussions on his life and his family as he battles his conscience.

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"The man who has a conscience suffers whilst acknowledging his sin. That is his punishment."

Crime and Punishment

By Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Constance Garnett