Notes from the Underground by Fyodor Dostoevsky
This novel is a profound exploration of the human psyche through the eyes of a bitter and isolated retired civil servant living in St. Petersburg. The protagonist, a self-proclaimed "sick" and "spiteful" man, delves into his past experiences and personal philosophies in a series of rambling and often contradictory monologues. His existential musings touch on themes such as free will, determinism, and the nature of human action, often challenging the prevailing ideologies of his time. The narrative provides a deep and unsettling insight into the darker aspects of human consciousness.
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- Published
- 1864
- Nationality
- Russian
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 70-150
- Original Language
- Russian
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- Anteckningar Från Källarhålet
- Anteckningar Från Underjorden
- Anteckningar från källarhålet
- Apuntes del subsuelo
- Aufzeichnungen Aus Dem Kellerloch
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