--- product_id: 56530686 title: "Crime and Punishment (Penguin Classics)" price: "€ 25.87" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/56530686-crime-and-punishment-penguin-classics store_origin: IT region: Italy --- # 4.7/5 star rating from 3,099 readers Top 150 in Fiction Classics & Psychological Fiction Classic literary masterpiece Crime and Punishment (Penguin Classics) **Price:** € 25.87 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock the mind-bending classic that shapes how we see morality and society. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Crime and Punishment (Penguin Classics) - **How much does it cost?** € 25.87 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/56530686-crime-and-punishment-penguin-classics) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Highly Rated & Widely Loved:** Join over 3,000 readers who gave it a stellar 4.7-star rating—don’t miss out on this literary essential. - • **Timeless Psychological Depth:** Dive into Dostoyevsky’s exploration of morality, guilt, and redemption that still resonates today. - • **Perfect for Reflective Reading:** Ideal for those who appreciate deep, thought-provoking narratives that challenge conventional thinking. - • **Critically Acclaimed Translation:** David McDuff’s expert translation preserves the novel’s vivid dialogue and complex characters. - • **Cultural & Philosophical Relevance:** Engage with themes that echo modern societal and political debates, making it a must-read for thoughtful professionals. ## Overview Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, translated by David McDuff, is a top-ranked classic novel blending psychological thriller and philosophical inquiry. With a 4.7-star rating from over 3,000 readers, it offers a gripping narrative of guilt and redemption set in 19th-century St. Petersburg, making it an essential read for anyone seeking profound literary insight. ## Description 'Dostoyevsky's finest masterpiece' John Bayley Dostoyevsky's great novel of damnation and redemption evokes a world where the lines between innocence and corruption, good and evil, blur. It tells the story of Raskolnikov, a destitute and desperate former student, who wanders through the slums of St Petersburg and commits a random murder without remorse or regret. He imagines himself to be beyond conventional moral laws. But as he embarks on a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a police investigator, Raskolnikov is pursued by the growing voice of his conscience and finds the noose of his own guilt tightening around his neck. Translated with an Introduction and notes by DAVID McDUFF Review: A classic worthy of the name - The current Ukrainian conflict has brought into focus how differently many Russians seem to view the world, so it felt timely to read this classic novel and compare it to works by contemporary British novelists such as Dickens and Elizabeth Gaskell. In the same way that Putin, although constantly dealing in falsehoods, appears disinterested in Soviet-style depictions of utopian Russian society, so Dostoyevsky seems content to portray a dysfunctional and bleak St. Petersburg whilst evidently still convinced of the perceived evils of Western liberalism. I suppose the point is that, like Dickens, he was predominantly writing to entertain a domestic audience. The book does refer to topical philosophical and political debates but the author only subtly alludes to his own views (most notably concerning morality and the merits of religious faith). I don't think I've ever read a novel before that's so heavily comprised of dialogue; indeed many chapters are essentially a conversation between two (and sometimes a larger group) of characters. The scenes Dostoyevsky creates are consistently vivid and the exchanges credible: this is due to the skill not only of the author but also the translator. Occasionally you come across words, such as drinking-den, which you suspect sound much more evocative in Russian, but generally the English text flows well. Although there is a fair degree of plot overall, there are stretches in the book where not much is actually happening, providing an interesting contrast to Dickens. The fact that the latter tended to publish in weekly instalments, whereas Dostoyevsky apparently published each of 6 parts in one go, may go some way towards explaining this clear difference in styles. The book is not difficult to read, but I confess that the complexity of the names (and interchangeability of familiar and formal forms) drove me to the internet a few times to check I wasn't confusing different characters. The most unsatisfying part of the novel is its short epilogue ending, when the main protagonist undergoes a sudden shift in attitude that's hard to find entirely plausible. But I won't say any more about the plot, except to say that the main concept suggested by the title is masterful and wonderfully sustained. Finally a plea to publishing houses. Why they persist in putting pretentious essays that give away the entire plot as the introduction to classic literature is beyond me. Hopefully, like me, you will enjoy the book first and, if you can be bothered, scan through the scholarly opinions afterwards. Review: What you'd expect from Dostoevsky. - A classic from Dostoevsky. Stick with it , you won't be disappointed. ## Features - Product Condition: No Defects - Great one for reading - It's a great choice for a book person ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 1,705 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 142 in Fiction Classics (Books) 340 in Psychological Fiction (Books) 580 in Psychological Thrillers (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 3,099 Reviews | ## Images ![Crime and Punishment (Penguin Classics) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81bAXZAp-GL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A classic worthy of the name *by S***Y on 30 January 2023* The current Ukrainian conflict has brought into focus how differently many Russians seem to view the world, so it felt timely to read this classic novel and compare it to works by contemporary British novelists such as Dickens and Elizabeth Gaskell. In the same way that Putin, although constantly dealing in falsehoods, appears disinterested in Soviet-style depictions of utopian Russian society, so Dostoyevsky seems content to portray a dysfunctional and bleak St. Petersburg whilst evidently still convinced of the perceived evils of Western liberalism. I suppose the point is that, like Dickens, he was predominantly writing to entertain a domestic audience. The book does refer to topical philosophical and political debates but the author only subtly alludes to his own views (most notably concerning morality and the merits of religious faith). I don't think I've ever read a novel before that's so heavily comprised of dialogue; indeed many chapters are essentially a conversation between two (and sometimes a larger group) of characters. The scenes Dostoyevsky creates are consistently vivid and the exchanges credible: this is due to the skill not only of the author but also the translator. Occasionally you come across words, such as drinking-den, which you suspect sound much more evocative in Russian, but generally the English text flows well. Although there is a fair degree of plot overall, there are stretches in the book where not much is actually happening, providing an interesting contrast to Dickens. The fact that the latter tended to publish in weekly instalments, whereas Dostoyevsky apparently published each of 6 parts in one go, may go some way towards explaining this clear difference in styles. The book is not difficult to read, but I confess that the complexity of the names (and interchangeability of familiar and formal forms) drove me to the internet a few times to check I wasn't confusing different characters. The most unsatisfying part of the novel is its short epilogue ending, when the main protagonist undergoes a sudden shift in attitude that's hard to find entirely plausible. But I won't say any more about the plot, except to say that the main concept suggested by the title is masterful and wonderfully sustained. Finally a plea to publishing houses. Why they persist in putting pretentious essays that give away the entire plot as the introduction to classic literature is beyond me. Hopefully, like me, you will enjoy the book first and, if you can be bothered, scan through the scholarly opinions afterwards. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What you'd expect from Dostoevsky. *by M***R on 7 January 2026* A classic from Dostoevsky. Stick with it , you won't be disappointed. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good price. *by M***A on 4 April 2026* Brought for my granddaughter, at her request. She was very happy with it. ## Frequently Bought Together - Crime and Punishment (Penguin Classics) - The Brothers Karamazov: A Novel in Four Parts and an Epilogue (Penguin Classics) - The Count of Monte Cristo (Penguin Classics) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.it/products/56530686-crime-and-punishment-penguin-classics](https://www.desertcart.it/products/56530686-crime-and-punishment-penguin-classics) --- *Product available on Desertcart Italy* *Store origin: IT* *Last updated: 2026-07-21*