Crime and Punishment was published in the United States in 1967. The novel told the story of an Italian migrant named Alvin Correia. Alvin was a smart, kind, and cultured young man. His new life in America was full of hope and dreams. However, he soon encountered various difficulties and setbacks, including being separated from his wife, being framed, and being charged with murder. At the trial, Alvin found himself misunderstood and wronged. He tried to defend himself, but the evidence was conclusive. He was finally sentenced to death. Through the story of Alvin, the novel explored the theme of humanity, justice, freedom and power. At the same time, it also reflected the problems of race, class and gender in American society, and presented the living conditions and cultural background of Italian immigrants in American society. Crime and Punishment was regarded as one of Calvino's masterpieces and a literary work with profound thoughts and beautiful writing style.