Crime and Punishment

The timeless Russian classic

Meet Dostoevsky's most famous character Raskolnikov, a destitute student whose radical ideals and theories lead him to commit a shocking double murder. Consumed by guilt he longs for punishment. Adrift in the chaos of his own mind and the bustling streets of St. Petersburg, Raskolnikov finds solace only in Sonya, whose love offers a glimmer of hope. Renowned as one of the deepest explorations into the dark twists of the human condition, "Crime and Punishment" is a literary masterpiece.

• English edition of Dostoevsky's famous masterpiece
• 'You shouldn't have gone murdering people with a hatchet; that's no occupation for a gentleman.' Crime and Punishment
• 'Intelligence alone is not nearly enough when it comes to acting wisely.' Crime and Punishment

Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky (1821-1881) was the second of eight children of an impoverished aristocratic family from Moscow. Four years of forced labour due to revolutionary activities shaped his life, as did his passion for gambling and the resulting money worries. In addition to nine novels, Dostoevsky wrote numerous stories, novellas and essays.