Notes from the Underground and The Gambler — Fyodor Dostoevsky

One of the most profound and disturbing works of nineteenth century literature Notes from the Underground is a probing and speculative work often regarded as a forerunner to the Existentialist movement The Gambler explores the compulsive nature of gambling one of Dostoevskys own vices and a subject he describes with extraordinary acumen and drama Both works are new translations specially commissioned for the Worlds Classics series About the Series For over 100 years Oxford Worlds Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe Each affordable volume reflects Oxfords commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities voluminous notes to clarify the text up to date bibliographies for further study and much more