Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky - Fiction - Deluxe Hardback Gift Edition

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Hardback (Deluxe Limited Edition)
ISBN: 9789124022242
Publisher: Rupa Publications

Overview:
This Deluxe Limited Edition hardback of Fyodor Dostoevsky's "Crime and Punishment", published by Rupa Publications, presents one of the most powerful psychological novels ever written in a beautifully produced gift-worthy format. Following impoverished former student Rodion Raskolnikov through the fevered days after he commits a brutal murder, the novel is a masterclass in tension, conscience and moral reckoning. Perfect for collectors, students of literature and lovers of Russian classics, this edition combines a premium binding with Dostoevsky's enduring, era-defining prose.

About the Book:
First published in 1866, "Crime and Punishment" follows Rodion Raskolnikov, a destitute former student in St Petersburg who convinces himself that certain "extraordinary" men are entitled to transgress moral law for a higher purpose. Acting on this theory, he murders a pawnbroker, setting in motion a spiral of guilt, paranoia, fever and self-contempt that consumes him long before the police close in. Dostoevsky renders Raskolnikov's disintegrating mind with astonishing psychological precision, moving between claustrophobic dread and flashes of tenderness as characters such as the compassionate Sonia and the shrewd investigator Porfiry Petrovich draw him toward confession and possible redemption. Set against the grime, poverty and social upheaval of nineteenth-century St Petersburg, the novel interrogates free will, nihilism, suffering and justice with a depth that has kept it on essential reading lists for over 150 years. This deluxe limited edition elevates the reading experience with high-quality materials and an elegant presentation, making the novel's harrowing descent into guilt and its hard-won path toward grace feel like a genuinely special literary object rather than an ordinary paperback read. It rewards both first-time readers encountering Raskolnikov's torment for the first time and devoted Dostoevsky fans wanting a handsome edition worthy of a favourite novel.

Key Benefits:

• Deluxe limited edition hardback with premium binding, ideal for building an elegant home library.
• A genuine literary classic exploring guilt, morality, free will and redemption.
• An excellent gift for literature lovers, students of philosophy, and fans of Russian classics.
• Substantial, absorbing story that rewards re-reading and discussion for book clubs.
• Collectible presentation that stands apart from standard mass-market paperback editions.

About the Author:
Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821–1881) was one of the towering figures of Russian literature, renowned for his unflinching explorations of the human psyche against a backdrop of nineteenth-century social and spiritual upheaval. A former political prisoner sentenced to exile in Siberia, he drew on his own suffering to craft searing, morally complex fiction. Alongside "Crime and Punishment", his other major works include "The Brothers Karamazov", "The Idiot" and "Demons". His fiction continues to be studied and read worldwide for its psychological depth, philosophical ambition and enduring humanity.

Why You'll Love This Edition:
A true literary landmark presented as a handsome, collectible hardback — perfect whether you're reading Dostoevsky for the first time or adding a beautiful edition of a beloved classic to your shelves.

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