Crime And Punishment By Feodor Dostoevsky Franklin Library Edition

Beautiful 1982 Franklin Library edition of Crime and Punishment by Feodor Dostoevsky. In excellent condition. Has an ex libra sticker and a price written inside but in otherwise excellent condition.   This particular version was released as part of The Greatest Books of the World's Greatest Writers series. Book Specifications Binding: Red leatherette (imitation leather) with hubbed spines and 22kt gold accents. Paper/Edges: Printed on archival-quality paper with fully gilded (gold) edges. Illustrations: This edition features woodcut illustrations. Dimensions: Approximately 9.3 x 6.2 x 1.6 inches. Translation: This specific publication often uses the Constance Garnett translation.  Plot Summary Set in 1860s St. Petersburg, the novel follows Rodion Raskolnikov, an impoverished former law student.The Theory & Crime: Raskolnikov develops a theory that extraordinary individuals are above moral law and have the right to commit crimes if it serves a greater purpose. To test this, he murders Alyona Ivanovna, a greedy pawnbroker, with an axe. He also unexpectedly kills her innocent sister, Lizaveta, who stumbles upon the scene.The Aftermath: Despite getting away with the murder, Raskolnikov is immediately consumed by intense guilt, paranoia, and mental anguish. His psychological suffering becomes his true punishment, leading to a state of near-delirium.