Crime and Punishment Deluxe Hardbound Edition

This is an exquisite hardbound edition of Fyodor Dostoevsky's masterpiece--Crime and Punishment. It first appeared in installments in Russian Messenger in 1866. By this time, Dostoevsky had been orphaned, imprisoned, almost died, lost his wife and his brother. He was also neck-deep in debt. From such a man came the story of the psychological impact of committing a crime. In this book, Raskolnikov murders an old, evil pawnbroker. Good riddance, according to him, since the woman was an oppressor of the weak, and this act allowed him to solve his own financial problems. Yet, it is a crime, and the guilt begins gnawing at him inside, even though he considers himself to be an 'extraordinary person' whose actions are above the law. Step into the mind where right and wrong blur. Explore the psychological depths of crime, conscience, and the human condition. Witness a chilling journey from intellectual pride to spiritual awakening. Dostoevsky's masterpiece of psychological realism and moral reckoning. A timeless exploration of guilt, suffering, and the search for meaning. A gripping philosophical novel that questions morality, justice, and the price of inner peace.