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The novella features a government employee who encounters a doppelgänger with an opposing personality, leading to a profound internal struggle. As the protagonist grapples with his identity and sanity, the narrative delves into themes of duality and the human psyche, reflecting Dostoevsky's exploration of 19th-century Russian society. Originally published in 1866, this modern edition includes a new biography of the author, making it a valuable addition for enthusiasts of Russian literature and Dostoevsky's works.
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The Double, Fjodor Michailowitsch Dostojewski
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- Released
- 2018
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- Title
- The Double
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Read & Co. Classics
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 212
- ISBN13
- 9781528708241
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Classics, Short Stories, 19th century, Russia, Adapted for Film, Novellas, Russian Literature, Loss, Selected works, Success, Narration, Paranoia, Saint Petersburg (Russia), Doppelgänger
- First published
- 1846
- Original title
- Dvojnik
- Rating
- 3.7 out of 5
- Description
- The novella features a government employee who encounters a doppelgänger with an opposing personality, leading to a profound internal struggle. As the protagonist grapples with his identity and sanity, the narrative delves into themes of duality and the human psyche, reflecting Dostoevsky's exploration of 19th-century Russian society. Originally published in 1866, this modern edition includes a new biography of the author, making it a valuable addition for enthusiasts of Russian literature and Dostoevsky's works.