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The Double

Pages
211
Published
1846
Language
English

Synopsis

In The Double, the protagonist, Golyadkin senior, finds himself tormented by his exact likeness, Golyadkin junior. As the story unfolds, the double abuses Golyadkin senior with increasing scorn and brutality, leading to a frightening conclusion. This early work by Dostoyevsky explores themes of helplessness, victimization, and scandal with masterful artistry.

About the author

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Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky (1821–1881) was a Russian novelist, short-story writer, essayist and philosopher, widely regarded as one of the greatest novelists in Russian and world literature. Born in Moscow, his life was transformed by four years of imprisonment and exile in Siberia after his involvement with the Petrashevsky Circle, an experience that shaped the psychological depth of his later fiction. His major novels — including Crime and Punishment (1866), The Idiot (1869), Demons...

Characters

Golyadkin seniorProtagonist
Golyadkin juniorAntagonist
Yakov Petrovich GolyadkinSupporting
All characters in The Double

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