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Crime and Punishment (by Fyodor Dostoevsky)

Sure! *Crime and Punishment* by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a philosophical novel that explores the mind of Raskolnikov, a young man who believes some people have the right to commit crimes if it benefits society. After he murders a pawnbroker, he struggles with guilt and moral questions about guilt, redemption, and human suffering. The story examines how crime affects the offender’s conscience, the nature of moral justice, and the possibility of moral recovery through suffering and remorse. It delves deep into psychological and ethical conflicts, highlighting the complex relationship between crime, conscience, and redemption.