Crime and Punishment Novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky

"Crime and Punishment" by Fyodor Dostoevsky tells the story of Rodion Raskolnikov, a poor former student living in St. Petersburg, who commits murder after formulating a theory that some individuals are exceptional and justified in exceeding moral boundaries for the betterment of society. This act leads to Raskolnikov's descent into guilt and psychological torment, as he struggles with the consequences of his crime and the moral implications of his actions.