Crime and Punishment

Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a psychological novel that follows Rodion Raskolnikov, a destitute former student in St. Petersburg who commits a murder to test his theory that extraordinary individuals can transcend moral law. Tormented by guilt and paranoia, he grapples with conscience, redemption, and the consequences of his actions. Through intense inner conflict and encounters with characters like the compassionate Sonya, Dostoevsky explores themes of morality, suffering, and salvation.