{"product_id":"crime-and-punishment","title":"CRIME AND PUNISHMENT by Fyodor Dostoyevsky [Bantam classics]","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"834\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"54\"\u003eBook Summary \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"57\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"79\"\u003eCrime and Punishment\u003c\/em\u003e tells the psychological and moral journey of Rodion Raskolnikov, a young former student living in poverty in St. Petersburg, Russia. Convinced he is intellectually superior and justified, Raskolnikov commits the murder of a pawnbroker, believing the act will benefit humanity. However, he is tormented by guilt, paranoia, and moral conflict, which gradually unravel his mental and emotional state. Through his interactions with characters such as Sonya, a compassionate young woman, and the astute detective Porfiry, the novel explores themes of morality, justice, redemption, and the consequences of intellectual arrogance. Dostoyevsky delves deeply into the human psyche, making this a profound study of conscience and conscience-driven transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"1572\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"896\"\u003eAbout the Author –\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"899\"\u003eFyodor Dostoyevsky (1821–1881) was a Russian novelist, philosopher, and journalist, widely regarded as one of the greatest literary figures of all time. Born in Moscow, he experienced personal hardship, including the death of his parents, financial struggles, and imprisonment in Siberia, which profoundly influenced his writing. Dostoyevsky’s novels, including \u003cem data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eCrime and Punishment\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003eThe Brothers Karamazov\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003eThe Idiot\u003c\/em\u003e, are renowned for their exploration of psychological depth, ethical dilemmas, and the complexities of human nature. His works continue to captivate readers for their philosophical insight and intense portrayal of moral and existential conflicts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44276717650177,"sku":"2EVOAJIYQ-Used","price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/FyodorDostoyevsky.jpg?v=1627231276","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/crime-and-punishment","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}