Fyodor Dostoevsky(1821-1881) is a well-known Russian writer of numerous novels and short stories. His writing was influenced by, and in part a commentary on religion, society, and politics of 19th century Russia.Crime and Punishmenthas been read by millions and adapeted for several films
This edition ofCrime and Punishementthas been revised and abridged by Thomas Beyer with an emphasis on retaining the strong Christian themes of Doestoevsky's writing. Beyer is Professor of Russian at Middlebury College in Vermont and has read and taught Dostoevsky's works dozens of times.
