"Notes from Underground"

"Notes from Underground" by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a psychological novel presenting the inner thoughts of a bitter, isolated man living in 19th-century Russia. Through a collection of fragmented reflections, he explores themes of free will, suffering, and alienation. The narrator questions societal norms and his own motives, revealing deep contradictions in human nature. The work challenges optimistic views of progress and rationality, emphasizing the complexity of human motivations and the pain of self-awareness. It’s a profound, introspective critique of modern society and the human condition.