Select Classics: Crime And Punishment: (Original Unabridged Classic)

"Nothing in the world is harder than speaking the truth and nothing easier than flattery.” What happens when paramount self-belief leads to self-destruction. Raskolnikov’s is a student who believes he has the responsibility of using evil means to bring good to people; thereby committing murders. As Raskolnikov is chased by a relentless investigator, his conscience starts to haunt him, tightening the grip of guilt. Amidst this turmoil, only Sonya, a marginalized sex worker, holds the key to his salvation. Ultimately, Raskolnikov’s path leads him to a profound reckoning. Through suffering and self-realization, Raskolnikov discovers the true nature of happiness and the power of accepting and reciprocating love. Crime and Punishment stands as a testament to Dostoevsky’s unparalleled ability to explore the depths of the human psyche, the complexities of truth, guilt, and the search for redemption.About the AuthorFYODOR DOSTOYEVSKY (1821-1881). He was one of the most influential novelists in Russian literature who was born in Moscow, Russia. Fyodor Dostoyevsky grew up in a middle-class family that valued education and culture. After completing his education at the St. Petersburg Military Engineering School, Dostoyevsky embarked on a career in the Russian army. However, his passion for literature led him to resign from the military in 1844 to pursue writing full-time. He published his first novel, Poor Folk, in 1846, which gained him critical acclaim and recognition as a promising young writer. Over the next few decades, he wrote some of his most famous works, including Crime and Punishment (1866), The Idiot (1869), and The Brothers Karamazov (1880). Dostoyevsky’s novels are known for their psychological depth, philosophical themes, and exploration of the human condition.