Description
"Notes from Underground" by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a novella that stands as a seminal work in existential literature. Written in the form of a fictional memoir, the narrative is presented as the rambling, disjointed thoughts of an unnamed, embittered narrator known as the Underground Man. This brooding and self-reflective character takes readers on a journey into the depths of his alienation and existential angst. The novella is divided into two parts. In the first part, the Underground Man offers a scathing critique of contemporary society and its emphasis on reason and progress. He challenges the rationalist ideals of the Enlightenment, asserting that human irrationality and the pursuit of suffering are inherent to human nature. The second part presents a fragmented narrative of the Underground Man's personal experiences, highlighting his paradoxical desire for connection and rejection of societal norms.
- Book Cover Type: Paperback
- ISBN: 9786003725171
- Persian Title: کتاب یادداشتهای زیر زمینی اثر فئودور داستایوفسکی
- Author: Fyodor Dostoevsky
