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Notes from Underground

by Fyodor Dostoevsky, Jenny Hughes, Kyril Zinovieff
Notes from Underground
Notes from Underground

Existential crisis meets darkly comedic narrative.

"Notes from Underground" hits you like a freight train of introspection. Dostoevsky doesn't just craft a story; he opens a dialogue with the darkest corners of the human spirit. If you've ever felt at odds with the world or questioned the meaning beneath the chaos of society, this book will resonate with you. Its unflinching honesty and the protagonist's biting wit will draw you into a deep philosophical journey that's as relevant now as it was then.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Notes from Underground

by Fyodor Dostoevsky, Jenny Hughes, Kyril Zinovieff
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ISBN: 9781847493743
Authors: Fyodor Dostoevsky, Jenny Hughes, Kyril Zinovieff
Publisher: Alma Classics
Date of Publication: 2015-04-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Literature, Philosophy
Goodreads rating: 4.17
(rated by 173018 readers)

Description

The unnamed narrator of the novel, a former government official, has decided to retire from the world and lead a life of inactivity and contemplation. His fiercely bitter, cynical, and witty monologue ranges from general observations and philosophical musings to memorable scenes from his own life, including his obsessive plans to exact revenge on an officer who has shown him disrespect and a dramatic encounter with a prostitute. Seen by many as the first existentialist novel and showcasing the best of Dostoevsky’s dry humor, Notes from Underground was a pivotal moment in the development of modern literature and has inspired countless novelists, thinkers, and filmmakers.
 

Existential crisis meets darkly comedic narrative.

"Notes from Underground" hits you like a freight train of introspection. Dostoevsky doesn't just craft a story; he opens a dialogue with the darkest corners of the human spirit. If you've ever felt at odds with the world or questioned the meaning beneath the chaos of society, this book will resonate with you. Its unflinching honesty and the protagonist's biting wit will draw you into a deep philosophical journey that's as relevant now as it was then.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.