Crime and Punishment is a world-renowned novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky, first published in 1866. It follows the story of Raskolnikov, a young ex-student in St. Petersburg, who commits a murder believing he can justify it through intellect and philosophy. The novel explores deep psychological conflict, morality, guilt, redemption, and the human conscience. Considered one of the greatest works of world literature, it remains a cornerstone of Russian classics and existential thought.
