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 anda 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.
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Publisher: Oxford University PressISBN: 9780199536382Weight: 226 gDimensions: 195 x 128 x 14 mm
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Jane Kentish's translation of The Gambler captures the seething resentment and desperation of the narrator's tone and faithfully conveys the voices of the other characters.
Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky
An undisputable giant of Russian fiction,Fyodor Dostoevsky remains one of the most widely read Russian writers,best known for iconic novels Crime and Punishment and Brothers Karamazov.
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