Dostoyevsky, Fyodor 1821-1881 creator Merezhkovsky, Dmitry Sergeyevich 1865-1941 Moeller van den Bruck, Arthur 1876-1925 Rahsin, E. K. 1886-1966 text utu 2018 monographic de 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Sämtliche Werke 1-2: Rodion Raskolnikoff (Schuld und Sühne)" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a comprehensive novel written in the mid-19th century. This work is centered around the complex character of Rodion Raskolnikoff, a former student who grapples with his own moral dilemmas and societal views, culminating in a premeditated crime that he believes will elevate his status and lead to a greater purpose. The novel delves into existential questions about morality, justice, and redemption in a tense, oppressive environment reflective of St. Petersburg. At the start of the narrative, the reader is introduced to Raskolnikoff in a state of turmoil; he emerges from his cramped, impoverished room into the sweltering heat of summer, overwhelmed by thoughts of his situation and the weight of his contemplated actions. He struggles with his identity and fears the judgment of others, especially as he navigates the streets and contemplates a visit to the home of an old pawnbroker. The opening sets a tone of psychological introspection, hinting at Raskolnikoff's desire to experiment with his theory about being a great man capable of transcending moral boundaries. As he approaches his destination, he exhibits increasing anxiety and paranoia, establishing the novel's thematic exploration of the human psyche's darker aspects. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crime_and_Punishment Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schuld_und_S%C3%BChne Release date is 2018-11-05 Produced by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library. Original publication data not identified Detective and mystery stories Psychological fiction Saint Petersburg (Russia) -- Fiction Murder -- Fiction Crime -- Psychological aspects -- Fiction PG Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58238 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58238 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134336.0 58238