Crime and Punishment

In this edition of Crime and Punishment, Rodion Raskolnikov, a poor law student in St. Petersburg, sells a watch to an elderly pawnbroker and murders her to right a wrong committed by her. The murder of the sister unravels his rational reasoning, and he is consumed with his own emotional turmoil about confessing to relieve himself of his guilt. The book was first serialized in 1866 and has become one of the best-known works of Russian literature.

Format: Hardback
Length: 544 pages
Publication date: 01 November 2022
Publisher: Book Sales Inc

Young law student Rodion Raskolnikov, struggling to make ends meet in the bustling city of St. Petersburg, finds himself in a desperate situation. Desperate to alleviate his poverty, he sells his most prized possession, a cherished watch, to an elderly pawnbroker. Little does the pawnbroker know that Raskolnikov is actually planning to commit a heinous crime: to rob and murder her. Although the robbery will fulfill his own needs and those of his family, who have sacrificed for his education, Raskolnikov cannot shake the feeling that he is rectifying a wrong done by the old woman, whom he views as preying on the vulnerable and destitute.

Interrupted by the pawnbroker's sister, Raskolnikov's plan takes a tragic turn as he kills her, too. At first, he feels a sense of justification for his actions, believing that he has done the right thing. However, the murder of the sister unravels his rational reasoning, revealing the intricate web of emotions and guilt that consumes him. As he worries about being caught, Raskolnikov is consumed by his own emotional turmoil, desperately longing to confess to relieve himself of the overwhelming guilt weighing upon him.

Crime and Punishment, first serialized in 1866, has since become one of the most celebrated works of Russian literature. It is a profound exploration of the human psyche, delving into the depths of morality, ethics, and the consequences of one's actions. This elegantly designed, jacketed hardcover edition, a collectible treasure, offers a complete and unabridged version of the novel, providing readers with a deeper understanding of Raskolnikov's tumultuous journey.

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Weight: 666g
Dimension: 155 x 198 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780785841739