# Crime & Punishment

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- Authors: [Fyodor M. Dostoevsky](https://www.bookquiver.com/fyodor-m-dostoevsky)
- Language: en_IN
- Published: 2025-02-01

## Description

“Nothing in the world is harder than speaking the truth and nothing easier than flattery.” What happens when paramount self-belief leads to self-destruction. Raskolnikov’s is a student who believes he has the responsibility of using evil means to bring good to people; thereby committing murders. As Raskolnikov is chased by a relentless investigator, his conscience starts to haunt him, tightening the grip of guilt. Amidst this turmoil, only Sonya, a marginalized sex worker, holds the key to his salvation. Ultimately, Raskolnikov’s path leads him to a profound reckoning. Through suffering and self-realization, Raskolnikov discovers the true nature of happiness and the power of accepting and reciprocating love. Crime and Punishment stands as a testament to Dostoevsky’s unparalleled ability to explore the depths of the human psyche, the complexities of truth, guilt, and the search for redemption.

## Editions

### Crime & Punishment

- Publisher: india_penguin
- ISBN: 978-01-4347-459-3
- Pages: 504
- Published: 2025-02-01
- Language: en_IN