Notes from Underground

<p><i>Notes from the Underground</i> 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 <i>Metamorphosis</i> and <i>Invisible Man</i>. <br><br>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.<br><br>This <b>beautiful pocket-sized gift edition</b> contains the <b>classic translation </b>by Constance Garnett; a<b> facsimile of Dostoevsky's signature</b> on the title page; <b>silver</b> <b>gilded page edges </b>and <b>beautifully designed endpapers</b>. Part of the <i>Arcturus</i> <i>Ornate Classics</i> series this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic literature.<br><br><b>ABOUT THE SERIES: </b><i>Arcturus Ornate Classics</i> are beautiful pocket editions of iconic literary works from across history. Presented with striking foil cover embossing, gilded page edges, and deluxe ivory paper, these editions make the perfect gift for lovers of classic literature.</p>