🧠 “I am a sick man… I am a spiteful man.”
First published in 1864, Notes from the Underground by Fyodor M. Dostoevsky is widely considered one of the first existential novels in world literature. This paperback edition, released on 22 January 2022, brings the Russian masterpiece to modern readers in a fresh, accessible format.
Told through the fragmented and introspective voice of an unnamed narrator—an ex-civil servant living in isolation in St. Petersburg—this short but deeply impactful novel dives into the dark corners of the human psyche. Through a raw and philosophical monologue, Dostoevsky explores themes of:
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Free will vs. rationalism
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Alienation and self-destruction
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Moral paradoxes and rebellion
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The conflict between individualism and society
Why Notes from the Underground is essential reading:
✔ A cornerstone of existentialist literature
✔ Timeless psychological and philosophical insights
✔ Ideal for fans of Camus, Nietzsche, Kafka, and Sartre
✔ Often studied in philosophy, literature, and psychology courses
✔ A thought-provoking read that challenges modern ideals of progress and rationality
Whether you’re exploring Dostoevsky for the first time or revisiting a classic, this edition offers a compact, affordable, and deeply intellectual journey into the heart of human contradiction.
👉 Order now and uncover one of literature’s most complex and unforgettable voices.
Amber Jones
Such an incredibly complex story! I had to buy it because there was a waiting list of 30+ at the local library for this book. Thrilled that I made the purchase