Dostoevsky, F. M.
Notes from the Underground (Dover Thrift)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780486270531
- author:
- Dostoevsky, F. M.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Dover Publications Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 13.21 x 1.27 x 20.83 centimetres
- Genre:
- 19th century fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Notes from the Underground, Dostoyevsky's first masterpiece, is a seminal work that has shaped his entire oeuvre. This new translation by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky brings to life the underground man's fictional apology and confession.
The novel is divided into two parts: a half-desperate, half-mocking critique of politics, followed by a powerful account of the man's breakaway from society. Dostoyevsky's extraordinary style, which boldly defies literary conventions, shocked its first readers and still has an impact today.
This translation captures the stunning idiosyncrasy of the original, revealing the book's enduring power and complexity. With its unique blend of humor, absurdity, and profound insight, Notes from the Underground is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in 19th-century Russian literature.
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