Notes from the Underground is a dystopian tale of the Underground Man, a retired civil servant living in St Petersburg who retreats from society. This work is considered by many to be the first existentialist novel and influenced many classic works including Metamorphosis and Invisible Man.
The tale draws on Dostoevsky's acute observation of Russian life; his thoughts on philosophy and social mores; and his reactions to the work of Nikolai Gogol. At its heart lies Dostoevsky's rumination on the need to establish one's true identity and how society can distort the perception of who one truly is.
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| ISBN: | 9781398868694 |
| Publication date: | 1st November 2026 |
| Author: | Fyodor Dostoyevsky |
| Publisher: | Arcturus an imprint of Arcturus Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 160 pages |
| Series: | Arcturus Classics |
| Genres: |
Classic fiction: general and literary |
Notes from the Underground is a dystopian tale of the Underground Man, a retired civil servant living in St Petersburg who retreats from society. This work is considered by many to be the first existentialist novel and influenced many classic works including Metamorphosis and Invisible Man.
Notes from Underground features in the following genres: Classic fiction: general and literary
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Notes from Underground was written by Fyodor Dostoyevsky and published by Arcturus an imprint of Arcturus Publishing
Notes from Underground has 160 pages
Yes it is part of Arcturus Classics series
£7.19, reduced from £7.99. Pre-order. 1st November 2026.