Notes from Underground and the Double

This collection features two of Dostoyevsky's shorter works. In Notes from Underground, an anonymous narrator reflects on his alienation from society and his self-imposed isolation, critiquing the conformist nature of social life. The story reveals his inner turmoil and rejection of societal norms.

The Double follows a government clerk who encounters a man identical to himself. This doppelgänger forces him to confront his own identity and fears, leading to a surreal exploration of selfhood and madness. Both stories delve into themes of consciousness and the human condition.