Crime and Punishment

Author
Fyodor Dostoevsky
16h 48m First published 1866 (160 years ago) CrimeDrama
Short Description
A desperate act, a tormented mind, Dostoevsky’s original classic in powerful modern prose.
Full Description

Crime and Punishment follows Raskolnikov, a broke student in St. Petersburg who believes he's above the law. To prove it, he murders a pawnbroker, then spirals into paranoia, guilt, and moral collapse. Haunted by his conscience and hunted by a clever detective, Raskolnikov's battle isn’t just with the law, it’s with his own fractured soul. The original story in clear, modern language, with all the tension, philosophy, and psychological depth of Dostoevsky’s classic. It’s a raw, emotional journey into guilt, justice, and redemption, with immersive audio that makes every heartbeat count.

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    Albert Einstein on Dostoevsky, 1921

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