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Notes from Underground by Fyodor Dostoevsky is an 1864 novella divided into two parts: Part 1 is a philosophical monologue by the 40-year-old Underground Man, who is disillusioned with society and explores ideas like determinism and human nature; Part 2 recounts events from his early adulthood, highlighting his interactions with coworkers, classmates, and a woman named Liza, ultimately revealing the roots of his nihilistic outlook. The novella references sex trafficking.