Unlock a Masterpiece with "Crime and Punishment" by Fyodor Dostoevsky
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Why "Crime and Punishment" is a Must-Read in Sri Lanka
A Deep Dive into the Human Psyche
In "Crime and Punishment," Dostoevsky takes readers on an intense psychological journey, following the troubled Raskolnikov, a young student who commits a crime in an attempt to justify a greater good. The novel delves deeply into the complexity of guilt, redemption, and human suffering, exploring the moral struggles that arise after committing an immoral act. It challenges readers to reflect on their own beliefs about right and wrong and the consequences of their actions.
Philosophical and Thought-Provoking
This novel is a profound exploration of existentialism, morality, and free will. As Raskolnikov grapples with the consequences of his crime, the reader is taken through his internal conflict and his search for meaning. The philosophical questions raised in the novel are timeless, making "Crime and Punishment" an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the deeper aspects of human nature.
Memorable Quotes from "Crime and Punishment"
“The man who has a conscience suffers whilst acknowledging his sin. That is his punishment—as well as prison.”
Translation (Sinhala): "අදහා ගැනීමේ දුක්ඛිතකම දක්වන මිනිසත්, තම ගනන ප්රකාශ කිරීමේදී වේදනා ගැනීමට පටන් ගනී. ඒ යනු එහි දඩුවම් - එය සිරකිරීම මෙන්ම."
Translation (Tamil): "ஒரு மனிதனுக்கு தன் பாவத்தை ஒப்புக்கொள்வதால் வலியுறுத்தும் சாபம் உள்ளது. அதுவே அவரது தண்டனை - சிறைத்தண்டனையுடன் இணைந்து."
“To go wrong in one's own way is better than to go right in someone else's.”
Translation (Sinhala): "ඔබේම මාර්ගයෙන් වැරදි යාම, අනිත් අයෙකුගේ මාර්ගයෙන් නිවැරදි යාමට වඩා හොඳය."
Translation (Tamil): "உங்களின் பாதையில் தவறுவது, மற்றவரின் பாதையில் சரியானது என்பதை விட சிறந்தது."
About the Book
Title: Crime and Punishment
Author: Fyodor Dostoevsky
ISBN: 9780140449136
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Published Year: 1866
Number of Pages: 430
Binding: Paperback
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