Crime and Punishment

by SparkNotes, Fyodor Dostoevsky

When an essay is due and dreaded exams loom, this title offers students what they need to succeed. It provides chapter-by-chapter analysis, explanations of key themes, motifs, and symbols, a review quiz and essay topics. It is suitable for late-night studying and paper writing.

Genres: Classics

88 pages, Paperback

First published February 4, 2014

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Reviews

[Erik · Rating 2 out of 5]

I find these chapter by chapter guides helpful when navigating a large or difficult novel, especially when listening to an audiobook version.

However, there are several errors or fringe views in the commentary here. For instance, the book claims Porfiry Petrovich is first and foremost a slavophile who wants Raskolnikov to become a great person in service of Russia.

I think the online guide by Shmoop is better.

[María Frutilla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Impresionante y peligroso que sean tan buenas estas guías, ¿no?