The Double is a psychological novella that tells the story of Yakov Petrovich Golyadkin, a government clerk who encounters his exact double—a man who begins to usurp his life and identity.
As Golyadkin descends into paranoia and madness, Dostoevsky explores themes of identity, alienation, and the fragile nature of the human psyche. The novella is a compelling exploration of the duality of human nature and the existential crises that arise from it.
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