Chapter Breaks | Crime and Punishment – Fyodor Dostoevsky | Part I, Chapter 7 | The Murder

📖 A relaxing read aloud audiobook excerpt — ideal for unwinding, walking, studying, or resting. 🎧 Audiobook Excerpt from Fyodor Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment. Read by Chapter Breaks – Short Literary Escapes Classic audio pills for your commute, bedtime unwind, or a break anytime. At Chapter Breaks, we carefully select and curate iconic passages from classic novels — timeless opening chapters, dramatic turning points, or unforgettable finales. Each episode is around 20–30 minutes, designed to let you dip into great literature without the commitment of a full audiobook. Fyodor Dostoevsky – Crime and Punishment – Part I, Chapter 7 | The Murder In a feverish night, guilt takes its first breath. Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment is a psychological masterpiece — a descent into guilt, redemption, and the battle between intellect and soul. In this pivotal chapter, every heartbeat echoes with dread, and every silence seems to scream. This moment marks one of the most haunting moments in world literature — the murder of the pawnbroker Alyona Ivanovna and her innocent sister Lizaveta. Raskolnikov, consumed by fever, hunger, and his own tortured reasoning, crosses the line between thought and deed. As the axe falls, the boundaries between moral theory and human horror dissolve, and the long shadow of conscience begins its slow, suffocating descent. We are about to enter the fevered mind of Raskolnikov — where reason falters and remorse is born. Let's open the page together, your chapter break begins now. Listen, Follow and Share to help us bring more classics to life! Music and visuals are in the public domain or licensed via Pictory – full licence available on their website.