Crime and Punishment

“Crime and Punishment” is a renowned novel by Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky, published in 1866. The work tells the story of Rodion Raskolnikov, a former student who resolves to murder an elderly pawnbroker, guided by his theory of individuals who “have the right.” Following the crime, Raskolnikov suffers profound psychological torment, which ultimately leads him to confession and redemption.