Dubbelgångaren by Fyodor Dostoevsky
A Petersburg Poem
In this psychological exploration of identity and self-perception, the narrative follows Yakov Petrovich Golyadkin, a low-level government clerk in St. Petersburg, whose life spirals into chaos when he encounters a doppelgänger who embodies all the traits he lacks. As the double begins to infiltrate every aspect of his life, Golyadkin's grip on reality loosens, leading to a profound internal struggle between his desire for acceptance and the fear of being overshadowed. The story delves into themes of existential anxiety, social alienation, and the fragile nature of the human psyche.
- Published
- 1846
- Nationality
- Russian
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 100-150
- Original Language
- Russian
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(4.5)
- Alternate Titles
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- The Double
- The Double: A Petersburg Poem
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