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Which work of Dostoevsky is considered one of the first works of existentialist literature?

  • The Idiot

  • Demons

  • Crime and Punishment

  • Notes from Underground

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Notes from Underground is a 1864 novella by Fyodor Dostoevsky that is considered to be one of the first works of existentialist literature. It is a first-person narrative by a man who lives in a basement, avoids social interaction, and struggles to find meaning in his life. The novella explores themes such as alienation, despair, and the search for self-identity.
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