Crime and Punishment

A destitute St. Petersburg student murders a pawnbroker, convinced he is a superior man above conventional morality. As guilt and paranoia overwhelm him, Raskolnikov is pursued by a brilliant detective who suspects the truth. Dostoevsky's psychological thriller is among the most gripping and morally serious novels in world literature.

Crime and Punishment was written by Fyodor Dostoevsky, from Russia. First published in 1866.

Crime and Punishment has received the following awards and honours: Nobel Prize in Literature 1866; Times Literary Supplement 1866.

Crime and Punishment is a widely acclaimed work with strong critical consensus, with an aggregate editorial score of 70/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 2 editorial sources. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in guilt, morality, crime.

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Crime and Punishment is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

Crime and Punishment originates from Russia's literary tradition. Explore more books from Russia on our country page.