Dostoevsky, Fyodor
Notes from the Underground: WITH The Gambler (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199536382
- author:
- Dostoevsky, Fyodor
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 128mm X 195mm
- Genre:
- Classic fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
A profound and thought-provoking work of 19th-century literature, Notes from the Underground explores the complex and often contradictory nature of human experience. This novel, considered a precursor to the Existentialist movement, delves into the pressing political and philosophical questions of its time, offering a deeply personal and introspective perspective. In contrast, The Gambler presents a stark and unflinching portrayal of the destructive power of compulsive behavior, one that the author himself struggled with. Set in the fictional town of Roulettenberg, this novella masterfully examines the all-consuming nature of gambling, revealing the devastating consequences of allowing it to dominate one's life. This new translation of Dostoevsky's works, specially commissioned for Oxford World's Classics, includes a comprehensive editorial apparatus, providing a rich and nuanced understanding of these two seminal works.
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