Translated by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky, Raskolnikov, obsessed with the idea of his own special destiny and trapped in poverty and deprivation, is driven to a terrible crime. As a result, he is pursued by madness, guilt, and a calculating detective, leading to a feverish game of cat and mouse. The only hope for redemption, if Raskolnikov can recognize it, lies in the virtuous and loyal Sonya. The Vintage Classic Russians series: Released on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Russian Revolution of 1917, these are essential, beautifully designed editions of six epic masterpieces that have withstood controversy, censorship, and oppression to influence decades of thought and artistic expression.