Notes from the Underground (Heathen Edition)

Exploring existential themes, the novella features a brooding, unnamed narrator who withdraws from society to confront his inner turmoil. This character's obsessive and self-contradictory reflections reveal the depths of his anger and alienation. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Russia, it delves into profound philosophical and religious questions, marking a significant shift in literary expression. Recognized as a precursor to modern existentialism, it remains a provocative and influential work in the landscape of literature.