Crime and Punishment

Description

This is an exquisite hardbound edition of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s masterpiece—Crime and Punishment. It first appeared in instalments in Russian Messenger in 1866. By this time, Dostoevsky had been orphaned, imprisoned, almost died, lost his wife and his brother. He was also neck-deep in debt. From such a man came the story of the psychological impact of committing a crime. In this book, Raskolnikov murders an old, evil pawnbroker. Good riddance, according to him, since the woman was an oppressor of the weak, and this act allowed him to solve his own financial problems. Yet, it is a crime, and the guilt begins gnaw at him inside, even though he considers himself to be an ‘extraordinary person’ whose actions are above the law. This edition, with gilded edges and beautiful endpapers, is perfect for gifting and will prove to be a valuable addition to any library. Review: Decent quality - Decent enough. Review: The real crime is what a steal it is - Great edition, very literary and it is a good translation. The cover is sturdy and has a moderate resistance to wear. The pages are quite thin, eggshell colored, and quite transparent (although it is easy to adapt to). The thin pages mean exposure to humidity will render them wavy. The pages are sewn into the low profile binding with quality thread. The gilding on the cover and page edges are visually appealing and leave no residue. This book also includes a long, black ribbon. Overall, this book does not spare quality for cosmetics, and makes a nice addition to any collection.