TED-Ed: Alex Gendler: Why should you read "Crime and Punishment"?

Fyodor Dostoyevsky's 'Crime and Punishment' explores the mind of a murderer, Rodion Raskolnikov, a law student in 19th century Saint Petersburg. Driven by poverty, he plans to kill a pawnbroker, but the act's psychological impact is profound. The novel delves into the city's underbelly, introducing complex characters and reflecting Dostoyevsky's own life experiences, including his arrest and time in a Siberian labor camp. The story critiques social and moral philosophies, questioning egoism and utilitarianism, while offering a gripping narrative of crime, punishment, and potential redemption.

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