Crime and Punishment (Large Print) Paperback – Large Print, November 21, 2024

"Pain and suffering are always inevitable for a large intelligence and a deep heart." Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a profound psychological exploration of guilt, redemption, and the moral dilemmas faced by the human soul. The story follows Raskolnikov, a former student living in poverty in St. Petersburg, who devises a plan to murder a pawnbroker for her money. As he grapples with the justification and aftermath of his crime, he encounters a cast of characters that challenge his beliefs and force him to confront the darkest parts of himself. This intense narrative delves into the complexities of conscience, justice, and the possibility of redemption.Sneak Peek:Raskolnikov had a fearful dream. He dreamt he was back in his little town. He was a child, walking with his father on the feast of the town. The streets were crowded; the Russian provincial town has always such a crowd on its feast day. He sees a cart laden with a big barrel of wine drawn by a heavy cart-horse. They are hauling it to the wine-shop. The horse is a bay with a long mane, and it is exactly like one he has seen at the entrance of the town. He is suddenly reminded of that horse, he is reminded that the horse, an old, broken-down jade, has been seen in the streets since the day before yesterday, with a wagon, and he is now pulling this heavy load.They are stopped in the street, trying to make the horse drag it on, but the horse cannot move; it is gasping, it is dying. Then he is suddenly invited to get up in the cart, he mounts it. Another man is there, and they go on. The crowd is laughing. "Why, he's drunk, he's drunk!" Raskolnikov shouts. And he felt as though he were delighting in it, he wants to shout that it is right, and laughs aloud. And so they all trotted on, laughing and shouting, for they were all drunk, and this was how it happened...Title Details:Large, easy-to-read print throughout7 x 10 InchesMatte CoverWhite Paper Read more