Notes from the Underground

The narrative unfolds through the introspective monologue of a bitter, isolated civil servant in St. Petersburg, known as the Underground Man. His memoir critiques emerging Western philosophies, particularly targeting Chernyshevsky's ideas. The first part serves as a diary filled with his existential ruminations, while the second part, "Apropos of the Wet Snow," recounts transformative events that both challenge and renew him. This work is regarded as a pioneering exploration of existential themes, setting the stage for modern philosophical thought.