In 19th-century St. Petersburg, impoverished student Raskolnikov murders a pawnbroker to test his theory that extraordinary individuals can transcend morality, only to be tormented by...
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In 19th-century St. Petersburg, impoverished student Raskolnikov murders a pawnbroker to test his theory that extraordinary individuals can transcend morality, only to be tormented by...
Crime and Punishment is a novel by the Russian author Fyodor Dostoyevsky. It was first published in the literary journal The Russian Messenger in twelve monthly installments during 1866. Later, it was published in a single volume. It is the second of Dostoyevsky's full-length novels following his return from 5 years of exile in Siberia. Crime and Punishment is considered the first great novel of his "mature" period of writing.Crime and Punishment focuses on the mental anguish and moral dilemmas ...
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Minor romantic subplots; no explicit content depicted.
Central murder scene with graphic detail; recurring violent imagery.
Mild language used sparingly throughout.
Occasional alcohol use; not glamorized.
No representation depicted.
Strong Christian themes; redemption and morality are central.
No fantasy elements present.
No occult content present.
Themes of social inequality and moral philosophy discussed.
Recurring suicidal ideation as part of psychological torment.
Depictions of poverty, coercion, and emotional suffering.
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