A Timeless Classic
Title: Crime and Punishment (Annotated: Between Nihilism and Redemption)
Author: Fyodor Dostoevsky
Translator: Constance Garnett
Annotations by: Nicolae Sfetcu
Publisher: MultiMedia Publishing
ISBN: 978-606-033-928-1
Discover one of literature’s greatest psychological thrillers, now enriched by profound annotations that illuminate Dostoevsky’s penetrating insights into the human soul.
About the Book
- Set in 19th-century Saint Petersburg, “Crime and Punishment” delves deeply into the troubled mind of Rodion Raskolnikov, an impoverished former student driven to commit a drastic crime.
- Explore profound themes: morality, guilt, social injustice, and redemption through suffering.
Unique Annotated Edition
- Annotated by Nicolae Sfetcu, providing essential context and insightful analysis.
- Rich exploration of the book’s philosophical and ideological foundations, especially the tension between nihilism and moral transcendence.
- Ideal for readers seeking deeper understanding of Dostoevsky’s symbolism and socio-cultural context.
Highlights from the Annotations
- Detailed character analysis: Raskolnikov’s internal conflict, Sonia’s moral purity, and Porfiry’s psychological games.
- Exploration of Dostoevsky’s famous “Extraordinary Man” theory, examining nihilistic philosophy and its impact on moral decisions.
- Historical insights into the oppressive societal conditions of Tsarist Russia, crucial to understanding characters’ motivations and actions.
Why This Book Matters Today
- Addresses universal questions about ethics, personal responsibility, and the possibility of redemption.
- Powerful narrative highlighting how economic hardship and isolation can drive individuals to extreme actions, relevant to contemporary socio-economic discussions.
- Dostoevsky’s analysis of psychological struggle continues to resonate with modern readers and scholars.
Who Should Read This Edition?
- Students and academics studying literature, philosophy, psychology, and Russian history.
- Readers interested in moral philosophy, existentialism, and psychological fiction.
- Anyone intrigued by the profound complexities of the human condition.
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Dive deeper into Dostoevsky’s brilliant mind with this essential annotated edition.
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“To go wrong in one’s own way is better than to go right in someone else’s.” – Fyodor Dostoevsky, Crime and Punishment
Uncover the depths of human psychology and morality today.
Fyodor Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment (1866) is widely regarded as one of the great masterpieces of 19th-century literature and a pioneering work of psychological fiction . The novel centers on Rodion Raskolnikov, a destitute ex-student in St. Petersburg, and chronicles the mental anguish and moral dilemmas he faces after committing a double murder. Blending a gripping crime narrative with profound philosophical and psychological insight, Crime and Punishment explores enduring questions of morality, justice, and redemption.
Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment is more than a 19th-century Russian tale of crime – it is a universal story of sin and salvation, one that compels readers to confront the darkest corners of the mind and, ultimately, to consider the possibility of hope and moral renewal. Its academic and literary value lies in this very capacity to engage both the intellect and the spirit, securing its place as a cornerstone of world literature and a subject of continued critical interest.
CONTENTS:
TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE
PART I
PART II
PART III
PART IV
PART V
PART VI
Moral Schism and Spiritual Rebirth: A Critical Examination of Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment
– Introduction
– Major Themes
– – Alienation and Isolation
– – Crime, Morality, and Guilt
– – Social Injustice and Poverty
– – Redemption through Suffering
– Character Analysis
– – Rodion Raskolnikov
– – Sofya Semyonovna Marmeladova (Sonia)
– – Porfiry Petrovich
– – Arkady Ivanovich Svidrigailov
– – Dunya and Razumikhin
– Philosophical and Ideological Elements
– – The “Extraordinary Man” Theory and Nihilism
– – Religion, Faith, and Moral Transcendence
– Historical and Cultural Context
– Narrative Style and Structure
– Conclusion
– Bibliography
MultiMedia Publishing
– Digital: EPUB (ISBN 978-606-033-926-7), Kindle (ISBN 978-606-033-927-4) PDF (ISBN 978-606-033-928-1)
Date of publication: 16.03.2025
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