Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky

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 · 202,936 words

First lines

On an exceptionally hot evening early in July a young man came out of the garret in which he lodged in S. Place and walked slowly, as though in hesitation, towards K. bridge.

He had successfully avoided meeting his landlady on the staircase.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Fyodor Dostoevsky
• Date: 1866 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Psychological Fiction, Philosophical Fiction, Realism, Drama, Mystery
• Length: 202,936 words
• Structure: 41 chapters, 3,453 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Psychological Fiction — The novel explores the psychological effects of guilt and the moral dilemmas of crime and punishment, making it a classic example of psychological fiction.
• Philosophical Fiction — The novel is a philosophical exploration of morality, justice, and redemption, making it a classic example of philosophical fiction.
• Realism — The novel is set in a realistic setting and features characters with realistic motivations and emotions, making it a classic example of realism.
• Drama — The novel features intense and dramatic scenes, making it a classic example of drama.

Tags

Best Books Ever Listings · Crime · Crime Fiction · Detective and mystery stories · Fiction · Fyodor Dostoevsky, 1821-1881 · Grace · Harvard Classics · Justice · Morality · Murder · Philosophical novel

Contents

• Chapter 1
• Chapter 2
• Chapter 3
• Chapter 4
• Chapter 5
• Chapter 6
• Chapter 7
• Chapter 1
• Chapter 2
• Chapter 3
• Chapter 4
• Chapter 5
• Chapter 6
• Chapter 7
• Chapter 1
• Chapter 2
• Chapter 3
• Chapter 4
• Chapter 5
• Chapter 6
• Chapter 1
• Chapter 2
• Chapter 3
• Chapter 4
• Chapter 5
• Chapter 6
• Chapter 1
• Chapter 2
• Chapter 3
• Chapter 4
• Chapter 5
• Chapter 1
• Chapter 2
• Chapter 3
• Chapter 4
• Chapter 5
• Chapter 6
• Chapter 7
• Chapter 8
• Chapter 1
• Chapter 2

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• Los Hermanos Karamazov (1879)
• Notes from the Underground (1864)
• The Idiot (1868)
• The Possessed (1871)
• A Raw Youth (1875)
• A Gentle Creature (1876)
• White Nights (1848)
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