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This engaging summary presents the story of Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, which revolves around Rodion Raskolnikov, an impoverished ex-student in St. Petersburg who formulates and executes a plan to kill an unscrupulous pawnbroker for her cash, and then follows his mental anguish as he is beset with deep psychological suffering that leads to paranoia and madness. A literary sensation upon its publication and still widely read today, Crime and Punishment has been adapted over 25 times for television and film and hundreds of translations are available. It is partially responsible for Dostoyevsky’s incredible success, credited with influencing the likes of Ernest Hemingway, James Joyce and even Friedrich Nietzsche.
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This engaging summary presents the story of Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, which revolves around Rodion Raskolnikov, an impoverished ex-student in St. Petersburg who formulates and executes a plan to kill an unscrupulous pawnbroker for her cash, and then follows his mental anguish as he is beset with deep psychological suffering that leads to paranoia and madness. A literary sensation upon its publication and still widely read today, Crime and Punishment has been adapted over 25 times for television and film and hundreds of translations are available. It is partially responsible for Dostoyevsky’s incredible success, credited with influencing the likes of Ernest Hemingway, James Joyce and even Friedrich Nietzsche.
Find out everything you need to know about Crime and Punishment in a fraction of the time!
This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:• A complete plot summary• Character studies• Key themes and symbols• Questions for further reflection
Why choose BrightSummaries.com?Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you in your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.
See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!
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Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky (Book Analysis) - Bright Summaries
Russian writer
Born in Moscow in 1821
Died in St Petersburg in 1881
Notable works:
Crime and Punishment (1866), novel
The Idiot (1868), novel
The Brothers Karamazov (1880), novel
Fyodor Dostoyevsky was born in Moscow in 1821. Considered to be one of the greatest Russian writers, he made an impact with his metaphysical reflections and his patriotic commitment.
His best-known works were published in Europe during a period of exile owing to his joining progressive Russian groups. Crime and Punishment (1866) and The Idiot (1868) thus signalled the start of the author’s ‘mature phase’. Dostoyevsky was praised when he returned to Russia in 1871. His last novel, The Brothers Karamazov (1880), was released several months before his death in St Petersburg in 1881.
Psychological torture as punishment for crime
Genre: novel
Reference edition: Dostoyevsky, F. (2001) Crime and Punishment. Trans. Garnett, C. Dover: Dover Publications.
First edition: 1866
Themes: crime, guilt, suffering, madness, salvation, faith
Published in 1866, Crime and Punishment is one of Dostoyevsky’s best-known novels.
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