Crime and Punishment

A masterpiece of psychological realism Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky is one of the greatest novels ever written — a haunting exploration of guilt morality and redemption that continues to captivate readers across generations. First published in 1866 this powerful work delves deep into the human conscience and questions the very nature of right and wrong.The story follows Rodion Raskolnikov a poor brilliant student living in St. Petersburg who convinces himself that extraordinary men have the moral right to commit crimes for a greater purpose. Driven by desperation and philosophical obsession he murders an old pawnbroker — believing it will free him to achieve greatness. But as guilt and paranoia consume him Raskolnikov’s mind unravels in a harrowing journey through fear shame and spiritual awakening.