Crime and Punishment : Penguin Select Black Classics

Crime and Punishment : Penguin Select Black Classics

Format: Paperback
Pages: 512
Date of Release: 8 December 2025

Set in the shadowed streets of St. Petersburg, Crime and Punishment follows Rodion Raskolnikov, a destitute former student consumed by radical ideas of morality and greatness. Convinced that extraordinary individuals are justified in committing crimes for a higher purpose, he commits a brutal act—only to find that no theory can silence the voice of conscience.

As guilt tightens its grip, Raskolnikov spirals into psychological torment, pursued not only by the law but by his own fractured mind. His interactions with fellow sufferers, outcasts, and seekers of truth slowly draw him toward the possibility of redemption, forcing him to confront the true cost of transgression.

A profound exploration of sin, guilt, morality, and redemption, Dostoevsky’s masterpiece delves deep into the human psyche, examining the conflict between reason and compassion, pride and humility. Dark, intense, and philosophically rich, Crime and Punishment remains one of the most influential works of world literature.

Perfect for Readers Who Enjoy:
• Classic literature with psychological depth
• Philosophical and moral dilemmas in fiction
• Dark, introspective, character-driven novels
• Russian classics and literary masterpieces
• Stories about guilt, conscience, and redemption

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