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Resurrection from the Underground
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Resurrection from the Underground

Feodor Dostoevsky

by Rene Girard

Recommended by Peter Thiel

Recommended by Peter Thiel

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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Philosophy, Social Sciences, and Nonfiction.

In a fascinating analysis of critical themes in Feodor Dostoevsky’s work, René Girard explores the implications of the Russian author’s “underground,” a site of isolation, alienation, and resentment. Brilliantly translated, this book is a testament to Girard’s remarkable engagement with Dostoevsky’s work, through which he discusses numerous aspects...

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