El crimen y el castigo by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
"El crimen y el castigo" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a profound novel written in the mid-19th century. The book explores themes of morality, guilt, and redemption as it follows the story of Raskolnikov, a former student living in poverty in St. Petersburg. It delves into his psychological turmoil as he grapples with a radical philosophical belief that some individuals may be above moral law, setting the stage for a chilling exploration of
crime and its consequences. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Raskolnikov, a young man living in a cramped garret, who is deeply troubled by his financial situation and his isolation from society. As he ventures out into the oppressive heat of July, he feels a mix of anxiety and disdain for his surroundings, simultaneously contemplating a dark and audacious idea. His internal monologue reveals a state of agitation, foreshadowing his imminent decision to commit a terrible act. The opening sets a grim atmosphere, establishing Raskolnikov's character as he interacts with the inhabitants of his city, including a desperate pawnbroker from whom he seeks to pawn a watch. This initial encounter hints at his larger, darker intentions and lays the groundwork for the moral dilemmas he will face throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Dostoyevsky, Fyodor, 1821-1881 |
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| Translator | Pedraza y Páez, Pedro, 1877- |
| Uniform Title | Prestuplenie i nakazanie. Spanish |
| Title | El crimen y el castigo |
| Note | Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crime_and_Punishment Wikipedia page about this book: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crimen_y_castigo |
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| Language | Spanish |
| 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. | 61851 |
| Release Date | Apr 16, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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