Reading Crime and Punishment in Russian

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The novel follows Rodion Raskolnikov, a former student in St. Petersburg, who commits a murder he rationalizes through a controversial theory about "extraordinary" individuals. As he grapples with guilt and the essence of existence, he engages in a psychological struggle with investigator Porfiry Petrovich and is influenced by the troubled Svidrigailov. An unexpected bond with Sonya, a prostitute, introduces Raskolnikov to a new perspective on life. This edition features a parallel English translation, vocabulary notes, and grammar tables, aiding students in exploring Dostoevsky's work in the original Russian.