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Crime and Punishment

A New Translation
By Fyodor Dostoevsky
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Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky explores the psychological turmoil of a young impoverished student, Raskolnikov, who commits a murder in St. Petersburg. The novel delves into his inner conflict and the moral implications of his actions, as he contemplates guilt and redemption in a complex world. Rich in philosophical depth, the story examines themes of justice, morality, and the human conscience.
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You might enjoy this book if you thrive on exploring psychological depth and moral dilemmas alongside a fascinating character study. It dives into the mind of a complex protagonist grappling with guilt and redemption, set against the backdrop of 19th-century Russian society. If you appreciate intense, philosophical narratives and intricate explorations of crime and conscience, this might be the perfect read for you.

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Crime and Punishment

An event to be celebrated, a Dostoesvsky translation that fully captures the literary achievements of the original.

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Published to great acclaim and fierce controversy in 1866, Fyodor Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment has left an indelible mark on global literature and on our modern world.

Declared a PBS "Great American Read," Michael Katz's sparkling new translation gives new life to the story of Raskolnikov, an impoverished student who sees himself as extraordinary and therefore free to commit crimes—even murder—in a work that best embodies the existential dilemmas of man's instinctual will to power. Embracing the complex linguistic blend inherent in modern literary Russian, Katz "revives the intensity Dostoevsky's first readers experienced, and proves that Crime and Punishment still has the power to surprise and enthrall us" (Susan Reynolds).

With its searing and unique portrayal of the labyrinthine universe of nineteenth-century St. Petersburg, this rare Dostoevsky translation will captivate lovers of world literature for years to come.

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Crime and Punishment is often praised for its compelling narrative and psychological depth, making Dostoevsky's work both readable and contemporary, akin to the thrillers of Patricia Highsmith. The novel's new translations are noted for being lucid and pleasurable, enhancing the appreciation for this classic tale.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781631495311

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 February 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Liveright Publishing Corporation

Contributors:

  • Translated by Michael R. Katz
  • Translated by Michael R. Katz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 577g

Pages: 624

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About the Author

Fyodor Dostoevsky wrote The Brothers Karamazov, Crime and Punishment, The Idiot, and many other novels. Michael R. Katz is C. V. Starr Professor Emeritus of Russian and East European Studies at Middlebury College. He has published translations of more than fifteen Russian novels, including Crime and Punishment and Notes from Underground. He lives in Cornwall, Vermont.

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