Notes From The Underground

Book Code: 1111024878061

Fydor Dostoyevsky

ABOUT THE BOOK

"Notes from Underground" is a fictional memoir collection by Fyodor Dostoevsky, featuring an unnamed civil servant known as the Underground Man, living in isolation in St. Petersburg. This "underground" existence symbolizes his detachment from society, depicted as "listening through a crack under the floor." The novel is recognized as an early example of existentialist literature, challenging prevailing ideologies of the era, such as nihilism and utopianism. Dostoevsky highlights the flaws in idealized rationality within utopian visions, failing to account for the irrational human nature. This influential work has left a lasting impact on literature and philosophy, inspiring figures like Franz Kafka and Friedrich Nietzsche.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821-1881), a renowned Russian novelist, is celebrated as one of the world's greatest literary figures. His works delve into the complexities of the human condition in 19th-century Russia, exploring political, social, and spiritual landscapes while grappling with profound philosophical and religious themes. Dostoevsky's masterpieces like "Crime and Punishment," "The Idiot," "Demons," and "The Brothers Karamazov" are widely acclaimed. His 1864 novella "Notes from Underground" is considered an early example of existentialist literature. Born in Moscow, Dostoevsky's life encompassed hardships, from his early exposure to literature to imprisonment in Siberia and struggles with addiction. His impact on literature and philosophy extends globally, influencing writers, philosophers, and the development of existentialism and Freudianism. His prolific body of work, translated into over 170 languages, continues to inspire literature and film.

CONTENTS

PART - I ........................................................................................... 7
UNDERGROUND .............................................................................7
CHAPTER - I .....................................................................................9
CHAPTER - II .................................................................................. 13
CHAPTER - III ................................................................................ 17
CHAPTER - IV ............................................................................... 22
CHAPTER - V ................................................................................. 24
CHAPTER - VI ................................................................................ 27
CHAPTER - VII ............................................................................. 29
CHAPTER - VIII ............................................................................ 36
CHAPTER - IX ............................................................................... 42
CHAPTER - X ................................................................................. 46
CHAPTER - XI ............................................................................... 48
PART II .......................................................................................... 53
CHAPTER - I .................................................................................. 54
CHAPTER - II ................................................................................. 69
CHAPTER - III ................................................................................ 75
CHAPTER - IV ............................................................................... 86
CHAPTER - V ................................................................................. 98
CHAPTER - VI ............................................................................. 104
CHAPTER - VII ............................................................................ 117
CHAPTER - VIII .......................................................................... 126
CHAPTER - IX .............................................................................. 138
CHAPTER - X ................................................................................ 146