Crime and Punishment (Unabridged Garnett Translation) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Russian Psychological Novel of Murder, Guilt, and Redemption in St. PetersburgBy Fyodor Dostoyevsky
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Crime and Punishment is Dostoyevsky's penetrating study of murder, guilt, and moral resurrection in the feverish streets and cramped interiors of nineteenth-century St. Petersburg. Centered on the impoverished former student Raskolnikov, the novel fuses psychological realism, philosophical argument, and suspenseful social drama. In Constance Garnett's unabridged translation, its intense dialogues and spiritual crises remain accessible while preserving the work's place among the great realist and existential novels of European literature. Fyodor Dostoyevsky wrote from a life marked by debt, illness, imprisonment, and radical political disillusionment. His years in Siberian penal servitude deepened his understanding of suffering, conscience, and redemption, while his encounters with poverty and urban alienation shaped the novel's social vision. Crime and Punishment reflects his mature preoccupation with freedom, nihilism, Christian compassion, and the dangerous pride of abstract ideas detached from human pity. This edition is recommended for readers seeking not merely a classic plot of crime and detection, but a profound inquiry into the human soul. It will reward students, scholars, and general readers interested in moral philosophy, Russian literature, and the dramatic conflict between reason, remorse, and grace.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
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GenreLiterary Classics, Mystery and Thriller
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Publish dateFeb 20, 2013
LanguageEnglish
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