Notes from Underground

Historical Context and Significance

«Notes from Underground» by Fyodor Dostoevsky, first published in 1864, is one of the earliest works exploring existentialism and psychological themes. The book had a significant impact on the development of world literature and philosophy, anticipating the emergence of philosophers like Jean-Paul Sartre and Friedrich Nietzsche. Through the deep psychological portrait of the protagonist, Dostoevsky directs the reader's attention to reflections on freedom, self-identity, and spiritual solitude, thus exerting an immeasurable influence on the literary and philosophical movements of the 20th century.