Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky | Philosophy, Crime & Psychological Depth

Immerse yourself in the dark and psychological depths of Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky. Follow the tormented Raskolnikov as he grapples with guilt, morality, and the consequences of his actions in this gripping masterpiece of Russian literature.



A gripping psychological thriller!



Fyodor Dostoevsky's compelling exploration of guilt, redemption, and the human psyche
Gripping portrayal of a troubled protagonist caught in a web of his own crimes
Examines themes of morality, justice, and the nature of evil
Richly drawn characters and an atmospheric setting that immerse readers in 19th-century Russia
A timeless classic that delves into the complexities of the human condition with unparalleled depth and intensity

Dostoyevsky was the son of a doctor. His parents were very hard-working and deeply religious people, but so poor that they lived with their five children in only two rooms. The father and mother spent their evenings in reading aloud to their children, generally from books of a serious character.
In 1861, he started a journal—Vremya, which was forbidden by the Censorship through a misunderstanding. In 1864 he lost his first wife and his brother Mihail. He was in terrible poverty, yet he took upon himself the payment of his brother’s debts. He started another journal—The Epoch, which within a few months was also prohibited. He was weighed down by debt, his brother’s family was dependent on him, he was forced to write at heart-breaking speed, and is said never to have corrected his work.
In June 1880 he made his famous speech at the unveiling of the monument to Pushkin in Moscow and he was received with extraordinary demonstrations of love and honour.
A few months later Dostoevsky died.