Binding: Paperback
Description: Notes from the Underground (1864) is one of the most profound works of nineteenth - century literature. A probing speculative book often regarded as a forerunner of the Existentialist movement it examines the important political and philosophical questions that were current in Russia and Europe at the time. The Gambler (1866) set in the fictional town of Roulettenberg explores the compulsive nature of gambling one of the author's own vices and a subject he describes with extraordinary acumen and drama. Specially commissioned for the World's Classics this new translation includes a full editorial apparatus. About THE Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up - to - date bibliographies for further study and much more.
Title: Notes From The Underground And The Gambler
Author(s): Dostoevsky Fyodor
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780199536382
Pages: 320 Pages
Publication Date: 8/1/2008
Series: Oxford World's Classics
Category: Fiction In Translation