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Author: Fyodor Dostoevsky
Narrator: Ryan
Format: MP3
IBSN: 9780143058144
Language: English
Publish Date: 28/08/2024
Audiobook length: 31 min
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Why listen to Crime and Punishment
This is the story of Raskolnikov, an impoverished and lonely university student. To improve his family’s living conditions and support himself, he robs and murders a selfish old woman. She is predatory and exploitative, amassing wealth and valuables as a loan shark. After the crime, he suffers excruciating remorse and inner torment. Raskolnikov becomes anxious and delirious. Finally, Sonia, a kindly and compassionate prostitute, inspires him to surrender to the authorities, and thus he experiences a tumultuous rebirth of the soul.
Key Insights fromCrime and Punishment
- 1. The Nature of Guilt: "Crime and Punishment" explores the profound psychological torment that accompanies guilt. Raskolnikov's internal struggle highlights how transgressing moral boundaries can lead to self-destruction and existential crisis.
- 2. Redemption through Suffering: Dostoevsky emphasizes that suffering can lead to personal redemption and moral awakening. Raskolnikov's journey illustrates that true strength lies in confronting one's sins and seeking atonement rather than evading responsibility.
- 3. The Complexity of Morality: The novel challenges simplistic notions of good and evil by presenting characters with morally ambiguous motivations. It suggests that human actions cannot be easily categorized, as individuals are often driven by a complex interplay of societal influences and personal beliefs.
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