Crime and Punishment

In "Crime and Punishment," Fyodor Dostoyevsky explores the intense psychological turmoil and moral struggles of Rodion Raskolnikov, a destitute former student in St. Petersburg. After developing a chilling plan to murder a corrupt pawnbroker for her money, Raskolnikov grapples with the justification of his actions, believing that the funds could be used for greater good. This novel marks the beginning of Dostoyevsky's "mature" period of writing, delving into profound themes of morality and the nature of crime.