Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky, was a Russian novelist. Dostoevsky's novels are considered classic literature, known for their deep and vast exploration of human psychology and life's big questions. Fyodor Dostoevsky’s crime and punishment is a classic masterpiece that deep dives into the psychological depths of guilt, redemption, morality and narcissism. dostoensky might not be the first person to study human psychology but he is considered one of the greatest psychologists in world literature.
The story follows Rodion Raskolnikov, a destitute former student in St. Petersburg, who believes he is exceptional and above the law. Raskolnikov is narcissistic and believes he is a great man. To prove this he kills an elderly women with an axe , who he views as greedy, unfeeling, selfish person, and someone who doesn’t deserve to live. He is forced to kill another woman, Lizaveta (the elderly women’s sister) when she walks in on him brutally murdering the elderly woman, but he soon feels intense guilt and inner conflict about his actions. While he is facing mental torment, he meets Sonia who helps him find hope and redemption.
Dostoevsky’s writing dives deep into Raskolnikov’s thoughts and emotions, often making readers question what is right and wrong. This novel is not just a crime story, but a vast study of the psychology of the human mind.