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Notes from Underground

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The novel features The Underground Man, a disillusioned civil servant who isolates himself in a basement flat after quitting his job. Living off a meager inheritance, he grapples with feelings of humiliation and alienation from society. His inward aggression and introspective musings explore themes of existentialism and modernity, marking a significant shift in literary expression. This work is recognized as a precursor to modernist literature and showcases Dostoevsky's profound psychological insights.

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Language
English
Released
2021
Pages
124
ISBN13
9781957240060
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The novel features The Underground Man, a disillusioned civil servant who isolates himself in a basement flat after quitting his job. Living off a meager inheritance, he grapples with feelings of humiliation and alienation from society. His inward aggression and introspective musings explore themes of existentialism and modernity, marking a significant shift in literary expression. This work is recognized as a precursor to modernist literature and showcases Dostoevsky's profound psychological insights.