Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a classic psychological novel that follows Raskolnikov, a struggling student in St. Petersburg who murders a pawnbroker, believing he can justify it through intellect and moral reasoning. Tormented by guilt and paranoia, he grapples with conscience, redemption, and the nature of morality. The novel explores the human psyche, ethics, and the consequences of crime.
Note: Classic, Psychological / Philosophical Fiction.
