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Crime & Punishment Graphic Novel
Paperback Edition: 1
Crime and Punishment, masterfully adapted in this graphic novel, explores the mental anguish and moral dilemmas of Raskolnikov, a poor St Petersburg student who murders a miserly pawnbroker. Viewing himself as a sort of Napoleon, a ‘super human’ above society’s conventions, Raskolnikov is convinced he
will be able to deal easily with a crime which seems to him to be in the general interest, as he will use the victim’s money to do good. However, he falls prey to a paranoia that threatens his sanity. Where does redemption lie?
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Dostoyevsky’s psychological novel is one of the classics of Russian literature. Through its extensive web of characters, it broaches a wide range of themes, revealing the author’s highly critical view of Russian society.
Alain Korkos is a French writer and artist, based in Paris. He works for a number of French publishers, both as an author of novels and short stories as well as an illustrator for publications aimed at children and teenagers. David Zane Mairowitz is an author/playwright/radio director/ translator.
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Pages : 128
Publisher : Self Made Hero
Publication date : 2008-12
Subjects: Fiction, Classics (pre C.1945), Contemporary, Graphic Novels, Historical Fiction, Graphic Novels: True Stories & Non-fiction