Dostoyevsky, Fyodor 1821-1881 creator Ready, Oliver James 1976- translator writer of added commentary text bibliography nyu 2015 monographic eng rus

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xlii, 560 pages ; 22 cm. Drawing upon experiences from his own prison days, the author recounts in feverish tones the story of Raskolnikov, an impoverished student tormented by his own nihilism, and the struggle between good and evil. Believing that he is above the law, and convinced that humanitarian ends justify vile means, he brutally murders an old woman -- a pawnbroker whom he regards as "stupid, ailing, greedy ... good for nothing." Overwhelmed afterwards by feelings of guilt and terror, Raskolnikov confesses to the crime and goes to prison. There he realizes that happiness and redemption can only be achieved through suffering Fyodor Dostoyevsky ; translated with an introduction and notes by Oliver Ready. Originally published in 1866 Novela rusa Novela psicológica rusa Novela policíaca Asesinato Novela PG 3326 D724c 2015 891.73/3 9780143107637 (pbk.) 0143107631 (pbk.) 2014033003 ICU/DLC 140903 20260326145457.0 18289349 eng