A masterpiece of Russian literature by Fyodor Dostoevsky, first published in 1866. The Bookford Classics edition contains the same timeless novel, renowned for its psychological depth and philosophical exploration of crime, guilt, and redemption.

The story follows Rodion Raskolnikov, a poor former student in Saint Petersburg who believes that extraordinary individuals can rise above conventional morality. Acting on this theory, he commits a murder, expecting intellectual justification to overcome any emotional consequences.

Instead, Raskolnikov is consumed by guilt, fear, paranoia, and inner conflict. As he struggles with his conscience, he encounters memorable characters such as Sonia Marmeladova, whose compassion and faith challenge his worldview.

The novel explores profound questions about morality, justice, suffering, free will, and human nature, making it one of the most influential works in world literature.