Step into the dark and brooding world of "Crime and Punishment" by Fyodor Dostoevsky, a literary masterpiece that delves deep into the complexities of the human psyche. Set against the backdrop of St. Petersburg in 19th-century Russia, this gripping tale explores the harrowing journey of Raskolnikov, a destitute student driven to commit a heinous crime.
In this intense psychological thriller, Dostoevsky takes us on a haunting exploration of guilt, morality, and the pursuit of redemption. As Raskolnikov grapples with the consequences of his actions, the novel delves into the depths of his tormented conscience, revealing the profound internal struggle between his own rationalization and the weight of his guilt.
Dostoevsky's vivid prose and masterful storytelling unravel a gripping narrative that probes the darkest corners of the human condition. Through richly drawn characters and complex moral dilemmas, "Crime and Punishment" challenges our notions of justice, punishment, and the inherent contradictions of human nature.
A timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today, "Crime and Punishment" stands as a testament to Dostoevsky's genius in capturing the complexities of the human soul. Prepare to be enthralled, disturbed, and ultimately moved as you journey through this profound exploration of crime, punishment, and the transformative power of redemption.
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Höhe: 216 mm
Breite: 140 mm
Dicke: 35 mm
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978-93-5898-000-4 (9789358980004)
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The narrator-referred to in this SparkNote as the Underground Man-introduces himself. He describes himself as sick, wicked, and unattractive, and notes that he has a problem with his liver. He refuses to treat this ailment out of spite, although he understands that keeping his problems from doctors does the doctors themselves no harm.
The Underground Man explains that, during his many years in civil service, he was wicked, but that he considers this wickedness a kind of compensation for the fact that he never accepted bribes. He almost immediately revises this claim, however, admitting that he never achieved genuine wickedness toward his customers, but only managed to be rude and intimidating as a kind of game.
We learn that the Underground Man has retired early from his civil service job after inheriting a modest sum of money. He only held onto his low-ranking job so that he would be able to afford food, not because he got any satisfaction from it. He notes that he is filled with conflicting impulses: wickedness, sentimentality, self-loathing, contempt for others. His intense consciousness of these opposing elements has paralyzed him. He has settled into his miserable corner of the world, incapable of wickedness and incapable of action, loathing himself even as he congratulates himself on his own intelligence and sensitivity. He adds that the weather in St. Petersburg is probably bad for his health, but that he will stay there anyway, out of spite.
