ISBN: 9781593081249 - Notes from Underground, the Double and Other Stories (barnes & Noble Classics Series) (10 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. &&LDIV&&R&&LDIV&&R&&LI&&RNotes from Underground, The Double and Other Stories&&L/I&&R, by &&LB&&RFyodor Dostoevsky&&L/B&&R, is part of the &&LI&&RBarnes & Noble Classics&&L/I&&R&&LI&&R &&L/I&&Rseries, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of &&LI&&RBarnes & Noble Classics&&L/I&&R: &&LDIV&&RNew introductions commissioned from todays top writers and scholars Biographies of the authors Chronologies of contemporary historical, biographical, and cultural events Footnotes and endnotes Selective discussions of imitations, parodies, poems, books, plays, paintings, operas, statuary, and films inspired by the work Comments by other famous authors Study questions to challenge the readers viewpoints and expectations Bibliographies for further reading Indices & Glossaries, when appropriateAll editions are beautifully designed and are printed to superior specifications; some include illustrations of historical interest. &&LI&&RBarnes & Noble Classics &&L/I&&Rpulls together a constellation of influences--biographical, historical, and literary--to enrich each readers understanding of these enduring works.&&L/DIV&&R&&L/DIV&&R&&L/DIV&&R&&LDIV&&R &&L/DIV&&R&&LDIV&&ROften considered a prologue to &&LB&&RDostoevsky&&L/B&&R's brilliant novels, the story Notes from Underground introduces one of the great anti-heroes in literature: the underground man, who lives on the fringes of society. In an impassioned, manic monologue this character--plagued by shame, guilt, and alienation--argues that reason is merely a flimsy construction built upon humanity's essentially irrational core. Internal conflict is also explored in The Double, a surreal tale of a government clerk who meets a more unpleasant version of himself and is changed as a result. &&LP&&RIn addition to these two existential classics, this collection also includes the psychologically probing stories The Meek One, The Dream of a Ridiculous Man, and White Nights. &&L/P&&R&&LP style=MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt&&R&&LSTRONG&&RDeborah A. Martinsen&&L/B&&R&&L/B&&R is Assistant to the Director of the Core Curriculum at Columbia University and Adjunct Associate Professor of Russian and Comparative Literature. She is the author of &&LI&&RSurprised by Shame: Dostoevskys Liars and Narrative Exposure&&L/I&&R. &&L/P&&R&&L/DIV&&R.…

Condition: very_good. Fast & Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: good. The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. &&LDIV&&R&&LDIV&&R&&LI&&RNotes from Underground, The Double and Other Stories&&L/I&&R, by &&LB&&RFyodor Dostoevsky&&L/B&&R, is part of the &&LI&&RBarnes & Noble Classics&&L/I&&R&&LI&&R &&L/I&&Rseries, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of &&LI&&RBarnes & Noble Classics&&L/I&&R: &&LDIV&&RNew introductions commissioned from todays top writers and scholars Biographies of the authors Chronologies of contemporary historical, biographical, and cultural events Footnotes and endnotes Selective discussions of imitations, parodies, poems, books, plays, paintings, operas, statuary, and films inspired by the work Comments by other famous authors Study questions to challenge the readers viewpoints and expectations Bibliographies for further reading Indices & Glossaries, when appropriateAll editions are beautifully designed and are printed to superior specifications; some include illustrations of historical interest. &&LI&&RBarnes & Noble Classics &&L/I&&Rpulls together a constellation of influences--biographical, historical, and literary--to enrich each readers understanding of these enduring works.&&L/DIV&&R&&L/DIV&&R&&L/DIV&&R&&LDIV&&R &&L/DIV&&R&&LDIV&&ROften considered a prologue to &&LB&&RDostoevsky&&L/B&&R's brilliant novels, the story Notes from Underground introduces one of the great anti-heroes in literature: the underground man, who lives on the fringes of society. In an impassioned, manic monologue this character--plagued by shame, guilt, and alienation--argues that reason is merely a flimsy construction built upon humanity's essentially irrational core. Internal conflict is also explored in The Double, a surreal tale of a government clerk who meets a more unpleasant version of himself and is changed as a result. &&LP&&RIn addition to these two existential classics, this collection also includes the psychologically probing stories The Meek One, The Dream of a Ridiculous Man, and White Nights. &&L/P&&R&&LP style=MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt&&R&&LSTRONG&&RDeborah A. Martinsen&&L/B&&R&&L/B&&R is Assistant to the Director of the Core Curriculum at Columbia University and Adjunct Associate Professor of Russian and Comparative Literature. She is the author of &&LI&&RSurprised by Shame: Dostoevskys Liars and Narrative Exposure&&L/I&&R. &&L/P&&R&&L/DIV&&R.…

Condition: good. This book is in good condition. The cover has minor creases or bends. The binding is tight and pages are intact. Some pages may have writing or highlighting.

Softcover. Condition: Good. Edition Unstated. Used Good Condition, Text appears to be clean. Cover has medium wear, including light to mild edge and corner wear. Binding is tight and pages are nice and crisp. Looks Great! Multiple copies available this title. Quantity Available: 3. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Fiction; ISBN: 1593081243. ISBN/EAN: 9781593081249. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561025077. …

paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. reprint edition. 407 pages. 7.75x5.25x1.25 inches. In Stock.