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Crime and Punishment Series

This series delves into the depths of the human psyche and moral complexities. It follows characters grappling with the consequences of their actions, seeking redemption in harsh environments. The narratives are often steeped in suspense, where the lines between right and wrong are constantly blurred. Expect a profound exploration of guilt, punishment, and the relentless pursuit of truth within intricate social landscapes.

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Recommended Reading Order

  1. Crime and Punishment

    • 448 pages
    • 16 hours of reading

    A thrilling study of guilt and power, the Penguin Classics edition of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's Crime and Punishment is translated with an introduction and notes by David McDuff. Raskolnikov, a destitute and desperate former student, wanders through the slums of St Petersburg and commits a random murder without remorse or regret. He imagines himself to be a great man, a Napoleon: acting for a higher purpose beyond conventional moral law. But as he embarks on a dangerous game of cat and mouse with Porfiry, a suspicious detective, Raskolnikov is pursued by the growing voice of his conscience and finds the noose of his own guilt tightening around his neck. Only Sonya, a downtrodden prostitute, can offer the chance of redemption. As the ensuing investigation and trial reveal the true identity of the murderer, Dostoyevsky's dark masterpiece evokes a world where the lines between innocence and corruption, good and evil, blur and everyone's faith in humanity is tested. This vivid translation by David McDuff has been acclaimed as the most accessible version of Dostoyevsky's great novel, rendering its dialogue with a unique force and naturalism.

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  2. Crimen y Castigo 2

    Fedor Dostoiewski nació en Moscú en 1821 y murió en San Petersburgo sesenta años después. Las obras salidas de su pluma son todas notables, pero seguramente es en Crimen y castigo donde mejor se reflejó su espíritu genial. En la personalidad del joven Raskolnikoff, en su acto criminal, en las reflexiones que lo suceden, se agitan el ser moral del hombre, las contradicciones del bien y del mal, las alturas y bajezas de la condición humana. Esta novela, además de cautivar por la tensión sicológica suministrada por su protagonista, coge al lector en una trama de matices policiales que se suman ágilmente al todo. Como siempre ocurre con Dostoiewski, entre la violencia, el sufrimiento y la tumultuosidad, emerge de súbito la ternura; aquí, haciéndose cuerpo y alma en la frágil Sonia, que abre un horizonte e ilumina un porvenir.

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