Crime and Punishment

In "Crime and Punishment," Fyodor Dostoyevsky delves into the psychological turmoil of Raskolnikov, a former student plagued by poverty and a misguided theory of exceptionalism. Set against the gritty backdrop of St. Petersburg, the novel showcases Dostoyevsky's mastery of complex characters and moral dilemmas, employing a realist literary style that intricately weaves philosophical expositions wi...