Crime and Punishment: Fyodor Dostoevskys Dive into the Criminal

One of the most renowned novels of 19th century Crime And Punishment, by Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky, revolves around the tragic story of Raskolnikov, a handsome and intelligent man who is gripped by anxiety and has isolated himself from others. His wrapped philosophical outlook drives him to commit murder of a old pawnbroker. Was this for the betterment of the society?

Surprised by his sense of guilt and terrified of the consequences of his actions, Raskolnikov wanders through the slums of pre-revolutionary St. Petersburg trying to escape the ever-suspicious Porfiry, the official investigating the crime. Will Raskolnikov confess his crime?

An Exceptional psychological drama has undergone many film adaptations, and still continues to remain as a literary sensation.