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Notes from the Underground - A Profound Psychological Exploration by Fyodor Dostoyevsky - cover

Notes from the Underground - A Profound Psychological Exploration by Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoyevsky, Zenith Blue Ridge Books

Editorial: Zenith Blue Ridge Books

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Sinopsis

"I am a sick man… I am a spiteful man." These chilling opening words mark the beginning of Notes from the Underground, Fyodor Dostoyevsky's groundbreaking novel that delves into the mind of a tormented, self-destructive narrator. Considered one of the first existentialist works, this philosophical and psychological masterpiece explores human free will, suffering, and the irrationality of human nature.

Set in 19th-century Russia, the novel follows an unnamed narrator—an isolated and bitter former government worker—who retreats underground, rejecting societal norms and rational thought. Through a deeply introspective monologue, he explores themes of free will, alienation, self-loathing, and the contradictions of human behavior. Dostoyevsky's antihero struggles with his own logic and emotions, revealing the paradoxes of human psychology and civilization.

A precursor to modern existentialism, this novel questions the foundations of rationalism, utopianism, and morality. It forces readers to confront the uncomfortable truths about human nature, suffering, and self-destruction.

One of the most influential existentialist novels, inspiring writers such as Nietzsche, Sartre, and Camus.
Dostoyevsky's masterpiece of psychological realism, praised for its depth and philosophical intensity.
Considered essential reading in literature, philosophy, and psychology courses worldwide.

Brilliantly disturbing yet profoundly insightful, Notes from the Underground is a must-read for those who appreciate deep philosophical inquiry, psychological drama, and timeless existential dilemmas. Step into the mind of Dostoyevsky's tormented narrator and experience a literary journey unlike any other.
Disponible desde: 31/01/2025.
Longitud de impresión: 124 páginas.

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