“Crime and Punishment” (1866) by Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky (1821–1881) is a socio-psychological novel with a strongly pronounced philosophical undertone. Critic and publicist Vasily Rozanov wrote: “Crime and Punishment” is Dostoevsky’s most complete work in terms of form and profound in terms of content—the one in which he expressed his view of human nature, one’s purpose, and the laws to which a person is subject…"
The novel’s hero is Rodion Raskolnikov—a student “crushed by poverty.” He succumbs to the ideas popular at the time, according to which all people are divided into “trembling creatures” and “Napoleons.” Thus, he decides to murder a vile, greedy old pawnbroker in order to change his fate at once and improve his family’s situation. Philosophy comes into conflict with conscience and the hero’s mental state: he cannot cope with the heavy burden of crime.
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Another way to read Dostoevsky’s immortal novel “Crime and Punishment” will not leave true lovers of classic narration indifferent. After all, this time the story of student Rodion Raskolnikov, who killed the old pawnbroker, is read for you by a mega-professional in his field, a recognized voice-acting master, a theater and film actor—Vsevolod Kuznetsov. And another important detail: the audiobook edition of the novel is released without cuts.
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