British Library
British Library:dickens's Oliver Twist:the Criminal World of 19th Century London
This activity encourages students to explore the real-life context of Oliver Twist, using a range of sources to find information about crime in 19th-century London. Students will work in groups to discover: the types of crimes that...
National Archives (UK)
National Archives Learning Curve: Crime and Punishment: Punishment Before 1450
What were the purposes of punishments given by courts in the Middle Ages? This question is reviewed in this Learning Curve challenge. Students are given primary evidence and two case studies - Medieval punishments and Capital punishments...
Ibis Communications
Eye Witness to History: Crime and Punishment in Elizabethan England
This article provides a contemporary description of crime and punishment in Shakespeare's time.
Christian Classics Ethereal Library
Christian Classics: "Crime and Punishment" (Full Text)
This provides the complete online text of Fyodor Dostoevsky's famous novel, Crime and Punishment. The entire novel is presented on a single page, making it available for text and quote searching, as well as easily printable.
Other
Tragic & Comic Visions in the Brothers Karamazov
This site features an article entitled "Tragic and Comic Visions in The Brothers Karamazov" written by contemporary author Joyce Carol Oates. The article originally appeared in The Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism, Winter 1968-1969.
Other
University of Otago: Gothicism in Conrad and Dostoevsky
This site from the University of Otago contains the text of a scholarly essay written by English professor Robert Berry. The article originally appeared in Deep South, a publication of the English department at the University of Otago.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Fyodor Dostoevsky
Students and teachers will enjoy exploring the world of Fyodor Dostoevsky's life and work when they visit this site. This website features links to lesson plans, activities and more.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Fyodor Dostoevsky
This site presents an accurate account of the events in the life of Fyodor Dostoevsky. Also includes a bibliography of works by and about the author.
Middlebury College
Middlebury College: Biography of Dostoevsky
This Midlebury College site offers an interesting account of the life of Russian author, Fyodor Dostoevsky. Stresses the tragedies and difficulties of his life, particularly the mock execution he was forced to endure before being exiled...
Middlebury College
Middlebury College: Papers on Dostoevsky
This site provides links to nine essays written by students at Middlebury College for a Spring 1996 course on Dostoevsky. The topics range from "Dostoevsky and Social Issues" to "Dostoevsky and the Theme of Children."
Other
First Descents Into the Inferno: Scholarly Essay
Contains the text of a scholarly article written by English professor Dr. Robert Berry. The article originally appeared in Deep South, a publication of the English department at the University of Otago.
Other
Springfield Public School District: Elizabethan England
Springfield Public School District provides comprehensive information on England during the Elizabethan time period. Includes historical figures and events, everyday life, arts and architecture, Shakespeare, and it offers links to other...
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Crime and Punishment
Initially written in installments, Crime and Punishment was published in 1866. This still popular novel is explored in detail in this interesting site that looks at characters and themes.
A&E Television
Biography: Fyodor Dostoevsky
This resource provides a very basic biography of the Russian novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky.