In Dostoevsky’s great Russian classic, a murder sparks a battle for one man’s soul. Consumed by the idea of his own special destiny, and immured in poverty and deprivation, Raskolnikov is drawn to commit a terrible crime. In the aftermath, he is dogged by madness, guilt and a calculating detective. What begins as an act of self-justification becomes a feverish struggle with conscience, suspicion and fear. The only hope for redemption, if Raskolnikov can recognise it, lies in the virtuous and faithful Sonya. Crime and Punishment is a classic Russian novel about guilt, poverty, morality and the divided self. Dostoevsky turns a story of murder into a profound psychological and philosophical drama, following one man through torment, pride and the possibility of grace. It remains essential reading for anyone interested in Russian classics and moral conflict. TRANSLATED BY RICHARD PEVEAR AND LARISSA VOLOKHONSKY VINTAGE CLASSICS RUSSIAN SERIES: sumptuous editions of the greatest books to come out of Russia during the most tumultuous period in its history. 'The best translation of Crime and Punishment currently available... An especially faithful re-creation...with a coiled-spring kinetic energy... Don't miss it' Washington Post
Consumed by the idea of his own special destiny, immured in poverty and deprivation, Rashkolnikov is drawn to commit a terrible crime. In the aftermath, Rashkolnikov is dogged by madness, guilt and a calculating detective. The only hope for redemption, if Rashkolnikov can but recognise it, lies in the virtuous and faithful Sonya.
