Crime and Punishment is a novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky that follows the story of Rodion Raskolnikov, a former student who is living in poverty in St. Petersburg. After committing a murder, Raskolnikov is wracked with guilt and paranoia, and he struggles to come to terms with his crime. He is eventually arrested and put on trial, and he must face the consequences of his actions. Throughout the novel, Raskolnikov is forced to confront his own morality and the consequences of his actions. The novel is a psychological exploration of the human condition, and it examines themes of morality, justice, and redemption.
By Fyodor Dostoevsky · First published 1866 · Genre: Psychological Fiction, Philosophical Fiction, Realism · 41 chapters