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Fyodor Dostoevsky was a Russian novelist, philosopher, and short-story writer, known for his exploration of human psychology and morality in his works such as Crime and Punishment, The Brothers Karamazov, and Notes from Underground. He is considered one of the greatest writers in Russian literature and a prominent figure in existentialism.
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Crime and Punishment is a novel by Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky. Published in 1866, the novel is divided into six parts and follows the story of Rodion Raskolnikov, a poor and troubled ex-student who plans and carries out the murder of a pawnbroker to prove his theory that exceptional people are above the law. However, he is haunted by guilt and suspicion and eventually confesses to the crime.
Set in St. Petersburg, Dostoevsky's novel delves into themes of poverty, morality, justice, and redemption. It also explores the psychology of the killer, who suffers from a mental breakdown and extreme guilt after committing the murder. The novel features a cast of complex and interesting characters, including the determined inspector Porfiry Petrovich, who suspects Raskolnikov of the murder, and Sonia Marmeladova, a young woman forced into prostitution to support her family.
Crime and Punishment has been widely praised for its thoughtful exploration of human psychology and morality, along with its vividly drawn characters and atmospheric setting. It remains one of the most celebrated works of Russian literature and a classic of world literature.
A philosopher is a person who seeks to understand and explore the nature of reality, human existence, knowledge, and other fundamental aspects of life through the use of reason and critical thinking. Some famous philosophers include Plato, Aristotle, Immanuel Kant, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Jean-Paul Sartre.