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Crime and Punishment (Enriched Classics)

by Fyodor Dostoyevsky

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One of the great classics of world literature, Dostoyevsky's Crime and Punishment is the story of Raskolnikov, a young man who — unable to complete his studies — commits what he calls "justifiable murder." What ensues is as demanding and illuminating for the reader as it is for the main character. If you're familiar with Dante's Divine Comedy then reading this book is an even more enriching experience.
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Publisher Comments:

< CENTER> < B> ENDURING LITERATURE ILLUMINATED< P> BY PRACTICAL SCHOLARSHIP< /B> < /CENTER> < P> Dostoyevsky's penetrating study of a man for whom the distinction between right and wrong disappears, and a riveting portrait of guilt and retribution.< P> < B> < CENTER> EACH ENRICHED CLASSIC EDITION INCLUDES: < /CENTER> < /B> < P> & #149; A concise introduction that gives readers important background information< P> & #149; A chronology of the author's life and work< P> & #149; A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical context< P> & #149; An outline of key themes and plot points to help readers form their own interpretations< P> & #149; Detailed explanatory notes< P> & #149; Critical analysis, including contemporary and modern perspectives on the work< P> & #149; Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction< P> & #149; A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's experience< P> < CENTER> Enriched Classics offer readers affordable editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and insightful commentary. The scholarship provided in Enriched Classics enables readers to appreciate, understand, and enjoy the world's finest books to their full potential.< P> SERIES EDITED BY CYNTHIA BRANTLEY JOHNSON< /CENTER> < P>

Synopsis:

ENDURING LITERATURE ILLUMINATED

BY PRACTICAL SCHOLARSHIP

Dostoyevsky's penetrating study of a man for whom the distinction between right and wrong disappears, and a riveting portrait of guilt and retribution.

EACH ENRICHED CLASSIC EDITION INCLUDES:

• A concise introduction that gives readers important background information

• A chronology of the author's life and work

• A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical context

• An outline of key themes and plot points to help readers form their own interpretations

• Detailed explanatory notes

• Critical analysis, including contemporary and modern perspectives on the work

• Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction

• A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's experience

Enriched Classics offer readers affordable editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and insightful commentary. The scholarship provided in Enriched Classics enables readers to appreciate, understand, and enjoy the world's finest books to their full potential.

SERIES EDITED BY CYNTHIA BRANTLEY JOHNSON

Product Details

ISBN:
9780743487634
Editor:
Johnson, Cynthia Brantley
Other:
Brantley, Margaret
Other:
Brantley, Margaret
Editor:
Johnson, Cynthia Brantley
Author:
Dostoyevsky, Fyodor
Publisher:
Pocket Books
Subject:
Classics
Subject:
Saint petersburg (russia)
Subject:
General Fiction
Subject:
General Fiction
Subject:
Psychological fiction
Subject:
Mystery fiction
Copyright:
Edition Description:
B101
Series:
Enriched Classics
Publication Date:
May 2004
Binding:
Mass Market Paperbound
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
676
Dimensions:
6.80x4.20x1.19 in. .72 lbs.

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