Sämtliche Werke 1-2 : Rodion Raskolnikoff (Schuld und Sühne) by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
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"Sämtliche Werke 1-2: Rodion Raskolnikoff (Schuld und Sühne)" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a comprehensive novel written in the mid-19th century. This work is centered around the complex character of Rodion Raskolnikoff, a former student who grapples with his own moral dilemmas and societal views, culminating in a premeditated crime that he believes will elevate his status and lead to a greater purpose. The novel delves into existential questions about morality, justice, and
redemption in a tense, oppressive environment reflective of St. Petersburg. At the start of the narrative, the reader is introduced to Raskolnikoff in a state of turmoil; he emerges from his cramped, impoverished room into the sweltering heat of summer, overwhelmed by thoughts of his situation and the weight of his contemplated actions. He struggles with his identity and fears the judgment of others, especially as he navigates the streets and contemplates a visit to the home of an old pawnbroker. The opening sets a tone of psychological introspection, hinting at Raskolnikoff's desire to experiment with his theory about being a great man capable of transcending moral boundaries. As he approaches his destination, he exhibits increasing anxiety and paranoia, establishing the novel's thematic exploration of the human psyche's darker aspects. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Dostoyevsky, Fyodor, 1821-1881 |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Merezhkovsky, Dmitry Sergeyevich, 1865-1941 |
| Editor | Moeller van den Bruck, Arthur, 1876-1925 |
| Translator | Rahsin, E. K., 1886-1966 |
| Title | Sämtliche Werke 1-2 : Rodion Raskolnikoff (Schuld und Sühne) |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crime_and_Punishment Wikipedia page about this book: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schuld_und_S%C3%BChne |
| Credits |
Produced by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | Psychological fiction |
| Subject | Saint Petersburg (Russia) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Murder -- Fiction |
| Subject | Crime -- Psychological aspects -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 58238 |
| Release Date | Nov 5, 2018 |
| Last Update | Sep 5, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 610 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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