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The Double: New Translation

By Fyodor Dostoevsky
Series: Evergreens
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The Double by Fyodor Dostoevsky delves into the psychological turmoil of a government clerk named Golyadkin in St. Petersburg. His life is thrown into chaos when he encounters a lookalike who starts to undermine him both personally and professionally. This existential tale explores themes of identity and societal pressure, as Golyadkin struggles to maintain his grip on reality.
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This intriguing novella by Fyodor Dostoevsky explores themes of identity, madness, and society through the story of a man encountering his doppelgänger. You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by psychological depth, social satire, or the darkly humorous examination of human nature, as well as those who appreciate classic Russian literature.

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The Double: New Translation

The Double, Dostoevsky's second published work of fiction, which foreshadows in its themes many of his mature novels, is the surreal and hallucinatory tale of an unfortunate anti-hero, at once chilling in its depiction of the dark sides of human nature and exuberantly comical.

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Constantly rebuffed from the social circles he aspires to frequent, the timid clerk Golyadkin is confronted by the sudden appearance of his double, a more brazen, confident and socially successful version of himself, who abuses and victimises the original. As he is increasingly persecuted, Golyadkin finds his social, romantic and professional life unravelling, in a spiral that leads to a catastrophic denouement.

The Double, Dostoevsky’s second published work of fiction, foreshadows in its themes many of his mature novels. It is the surreal and hallucinatory tale of an unfortunate anti-hero, at once chilling in its depiction of the dark sides of human nature and exuberantly comical.

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The Double is praised for its timeless relevance, resonating with readers today much like it did in the past. It is celebrated for its ability to adapt and reinterpret itself, showcasing how enduring classic literature can be.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781847496034

Publisher: Alma Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 August 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Alma Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by Hugh Aplin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 205g

Pages: 224

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Fiction Fyodor Dostoevsky General Fiction Literary Fiction Series: Evergreens

About the Author

Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821-1881) is considered one of the greatest writers of all times. His works include such seminal novels as Crime and Punishment, The Idiot and The Karamazov Brothers.

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