Notes from the Underground
(Author) Fyodor DostoevskyDostoevsky's best-known and most groundbreaking work appears in this new edition in a revision of the Constance Garnett translation with an Introduction by Charles Guignon and Kevin Aho. The Introduction places the underground man in the historical context of nineteenth-century modernity's movement toward secularism, examines his psychological dynamics, and identifies the developments in Russian intellectual life that the work parodies and criticises. It further points up the contribution made by this novella -- considered by Dostoevsky the key to his mature works -- to the author's later "novels of ideas."
Fyodor Dostoevsky
Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821–1881) was a Russian novelist and philosopher known for his psychological depth and existential themes. His most notable works include "Crime and Punishment," "The Brothers Karamazov," and "Notes from Underground." Dostoevsky's writing style is characterized by its intense exploration of human nature, moral dilemmas, and the complexities of the human psyche. His works have had a profound impact on literature, inspiring generations of writers with their profound insights into the human condition. "Crime and Punishment" is widely regarded as his most famous work, exploring themes of guilt, redemption, and the nature of evil. Dostoevsky's contributions to literature have solidified his legacy as one of the greatest novelists in history.