Arcturus Classics- Notes from Underground

Considered by many to be the first existentialist novel, Notes from the Underground follows a retired civil servant in St Petersburg who retreats from society. Dostoevsky reflects on the need to establish one's true identity and how society can distort the perception of it. The work influenced Metamorphosis and Invisible Man. 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. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classics series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library.