Notes from the Underground, Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Notes from the Underground, Fyodor Dostoyevsky
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Notes from the Underground

Author: Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Narrator: Chase Foster

Unabridged: 3 hr 56 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/27/2024


Synopsis

Immerse yourself in the profound depths of human psychology with the audiobook "Notes from the Underground," narrated with gripping intensity. This classic by Fyodor Dostoyevsky unveils the inner life of a man in self-imposed exile from society, delving into his conflicted mind and turbulent emotions. The narrator, an unnamed retired civil servant living in St. Petersburg, presents a compelling and often disturbing account of his views on society, human nature, and his own personal philosophy. The narrative splits into two distinct yet intertwined parts: a monologue that dissects his alienation and ideologies, and a heart-wrenching story of his interaction with others, which highlights his struggles with pride, shame, and the desire for human connection. This audiobook not only provides a platform to explore themes of existentialism and self-awareness but also showcases Dostoyevsky's masterful understanding of the complexities of the human spirit. Perfect for those intrigued by introspective and philosophical literature, "Notes from the Underground" is an essential listen that resonates with the soul's search for meaning in the modern world.

About Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Fyodor Dostoyevsky was born in Moscow in 1821. He died in 1881 having written some of the most celebrated works in the history of literature, including Crime and Punishment, The Idiot, and The Brothers Karamazov.


Reviews

Goodreads review by karen on June 14, 2018

oh, dear. this is not a character that it is healthy to relate to, is it?? he is a scootch more pathetic than me, and more articulate, but his pettinesses are mine; his misanthropy is mine, his contradictions and weaknesses... i have to go hide now, i feel dirty and exposed... come to my blog!......more

Goodreads review by Vit on July 14, 2023

A novelette Notes from Underground is a conspicuous harbinger of existential novel. It is like a warning to the future society of hypocritical and conforming featureless worms into which the world is gradually turning these days. And now I am living out my life in my corner, taunting myself with the s......more

Goodreads review by Glenn on March 04, 2018

Dostoevsky leads us into the deepest recesses of human consciousness, a mire of stinky sewers, feted pits and foul-smelling rat holes - novel as existential torment and alienation. Do you envision a utopia founded on the principals of love and universal brotherhood? If so, beware the underground man......more