Notes from Underground

The unnamed narrator of the novel, a former government official, has decided to retire from the world and lead a life of inactivity and contemplation. His fiercely bitter, cynical, and witty monologue ranges from:

• General observations and philosophical musings
• Memorable scenes from his own life, including:
  • His obsessive plans to exact revenge on an officer who has shown him disrespect
  • A dramatic encounter with a prostitute

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