Crime and Punishment

by Fyodor Dostoevsky, Michael R. Katz · 1941

Crime and Punishment, written by Fyodor Dostoevsky, is a seminal work of Russian literature that explores the psychological turmoil of a young man who commits murder and wrestles with guilt, morality, and redemption. Set against the backdrop of 19th‑century St. Petersburg, the novel delves into themes of crime, punishment, social injustice, and the human condition, offering a profound critique of society and a deep examination of conscience.