Crime and Punishment

Published in 1866, Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky’s novel is one of the most significant works of world literature. At the center of the plot is the story of former student Rodion Raskolnikov, who decides to murder an old pawnbroker to test his theory that “extraordinary” people have the right to transgress moral laws for higher purposes. The novel deeply explores the psychological, philosophical, and social aspects of crime, guilt, and redemption.