--- product_id: 395050036 title: "Crime and Punishment: (OWC Hardback)" price: "₹ 5921" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/395050036-crime-and-punishment-owc-hardback store_origin: IN region: India --- # 4.7/5 from 738 reviews Top #12 Russian & Soviet Lit 2017 Slater translation Crime and Punishment: (OWC Hardback) **Price:** ₹ 5921 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Elevate your intellect with Dostoevsky’s timeless masterpiece — because great minds read great books. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Crime and Punishment: (OWC Hardback) - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 5921 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/395050036-crime-and-punishment-owc-hardback) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Join the Literary Elite:** With 738 glowing reviews and a 4.7-star rating, owning this edition signals your refined taste and cultural savvy. - • **Oxford Quality Hardcover:** Durable, elegant binding perfect for your professional bookshelf or coffee table display. - • **Masterful Modern Translation:** Nicolas Slater’s 2017 version revitalizes Dostoevsky’s classic with clarity and nuance, leaving outdated versions behind. - • **Critically Acclaimed Bestseller:** Ranked #12 in Russian & Soviet Literature, this edition is a must-have for discerning literary collectors. - • **Psychological Depth & Timeless Themes:** Explore the intense moral dilemmas and social critique that resonate with today’s complex world. ## Overview This Oxford hardback edition of Crime and Punishment features the acclaimed 2017 translation by Nicolas Slater, praised for its faithful yet accessible rendering of Dostoevsky’s psychological epic. Ranked among the top Russian literature books and boasting a 4.7-star rating from over 700 readers, it combines literary prestige with durable, elegant design—ideal for professionals who value both substance and style. ## Description 'One death, in exchange for thousands of lives - it's simple arithmetic!' A new translation of Dostoevsky's epic masterpiece, Crime and Punishment (1866). The impoverished student Raskolnikov decides to free himself from debt by killing an old moneylender, an act he sees as elevating himself above conventional morality. Like Napoleon he will assert his will and his crime will be justified by its elimination of 'vermin' for the sake of the greater good. But Raskolnikov is torn apart by fear, guilt, and a growing conscience under the influence of his love for Sonya. Meanwhile the police detective Porfiry is on his trail. It is a powerfully psychological novel, in which the St Petersburg setting, Dostoevsky's own circumstances, and contemporary social problems all play their part. Review: Great condition - Really good condition and looking forward to read the book Review: The Slater translation is one of the very best - Nicolas Slater has corrected many of the shortcomings and overall clunkiness of the highly touted but unevenly translated version of C&P by Pevear and Volokhonsky from 1992. I found Slater's 2017 translation to be superior to other earlier translations included the now somewhat dated English language version by the brilliant Constance Garnett. Slater retains the color and character of the original without the dissonance of being overly literal. Kudos to both the translator and Oxford for this work. ## Features - OXFORD ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #31,362 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #12 in Russian & Soviet Literature #66 in Ancient & Medieval Literature #85 in History & Criticism of Regional & Cultural Literature | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 738 Reviews | ## Images ![Crime and Punishment: (OWC Hardback) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41NjDw98HRL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great condition *by L***A on 6 October 2023* Really good condition and looking forward to read the book ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Slater translation is one of the very best *by A***B on 20 August 2021* Nicolas Slater has corrected many of the shortcomings and overall clunkiness of the highly touted but unevenly translated version of C&P by Pevear and Volokhonsky from 1992. I found Slater's 2017 translation to be superior to other earlier translations included the now somewhat dated English language version by the brilliant Constance Garnett. Slater retains the color and character of the original without the dissonance of being overly literal. Kudos to both the translator and Oxford for this work. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfeito *by S***S on 12 April 2026* Excelente estado --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/395050036-crime-and-punishment-owc-hardback](https://www.desertcart.in/products/395050036-crime-and-punishment-owc-hardback) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-09-03*