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Fyodor Dostoevsky’s “Crime and Punishment” is a psychological novel that centers on the inner turmoil of Raskolnikov, a poor ex-student in St. Petersburg who murders a pawnbroker to test his theory that some people are above moral law. As he grapples with guilt and paranoia, Dostoevsky explores themes of morality, justice, and redemption. “Crime and Punishment” is a profound exploration of the human psyche and the consequences of moral transgression, establishing it as one of the greatest novels in world literature.