Notes from Underground

Notes from Underground by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a seminal work in existential literature, presenting the confessions of an unnamed, bitter, and isolated narrator known as the Underground Man. Living in St. Petersburg, he critiques society, human behavior, and rationalist philosophy while exposing his own contradictions, pride, and self-loathing.The novella is divided into two parts: the first is a philosophical monologue, where the Underground Man elaborates on free will, suffering, and human irrationality; the second part recounts his interactions with others, revealing his social alienation and destructive tendencies. Dostoevsky’s work delves into the complexities of consciousness, morality, and personal freedom, making it a groundbreaking exploration of the human psyche.