Crime and Punishment. The Idiot

Fyodor Dostoevsky is one of the greatest Russian writers, whose works explore profound philosophical and moral themes. This edition brings together two of his celebrated novels. “Crime and Punishment” is a gripping, psychologically rich tale of a young student, Rodion Raskolnikov, who commits a crime, attempts to justify himself through the theory of the extraordinary man, and is confronted with the agony of conscience and inevitable retribution. “The Idiot” centers on the sincere, noble Prince Myshkin, who returns to Russia after medical treatment in Switzerland and encounters the cruelty and duplicity of society while striving to bring goodness and light through his pure-hearted intentions. Both works delve into the subtleties of human nature, the struggle between good and evil, and the weight of moral choices, making them enduring classics of world literature.