Dostoyevsky
Russian novelist, short story writer, essayist, and philosopher known for psychological depth and exploration of moral and existential themes; major works include Crime and Punishment, The Idiot, Demons (The Possessed), and The Brothers Karamazov.
Books
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1. Crime And Punishment
A tormented former student in impoverished St. Petersburg murders an unscrupulous pawnbroker believing himself entitled to transgress moral law for a perceived higher purpose, then descends into feverish guilt, paranoia, and intellectual rationalization as police and conscience close in; through relationships with a compassionate prostitute, a pious mother and sister, and a relentless investigator, he confronts the consequences of his theory about extraordinary men and moves from isolation and ideological pride toward confession, punishment, and the possibility of moral and spiritual renewal.
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