Notes from the Underground, and The GamblerNotes 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. |
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This is my way of thanking Jane Kentish for her wonderful translation - so immediate, compelling, rhythmic - a joy to read. Thank you for illuminating such complex and extraordinary works so beautifully.
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| Title | Notes from the Underground, and The Gambler Oxford World's Classics |
| Author | Fyodor Dostoevsky |
| Translated by | Jane Kentish |
| Contributor | Malcolm Jones |
| Edition | reissue |
| Publisher | OUP Oxford, 2008 |
| ISBN | 0199536384, 9780199536382 |
| Length | 320 pages |
| Subjects | › Fiction / Classics |
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