Conrad reputedly wrote Under Western Eyes (1911) in response to Crime and Punishment, which he detested.
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The action takes place in Russia and Switzerland and shows Conrad's cynicism of revolutionary movements and ideals. It also condemns the impact on the poor and innocent by the actions of the powerful.