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The Double: A Haunting Tale of Identity, Madness, and the Human Psyche (Large Print Deluxe Hardcover Edition For Easy Reading) (Large Print Edition)
Hardcover
Series: Library of Alexandria, Book 88
ISBN13: 9781806984640
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Published: Nov 15 2025
Pages: 234
Weight: 1.00
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
In The Double, Fyodor Dostoevsky presents one of his earliest and most psychologically intense works-a disturbing descent into identity loss and internal conflict. When Yakov Golyadkin, a meek and awkward bureaucrat, meets his exact double, the encounter sparks a slow-burning collapse of his reality.
The double is everything Golyadkin is not: socially successful, assertive, admired. But as the mysterious newcomer takes over his job, relationships, and reputation, Golyadkin's grip on sanity begins to slip.
This modern translation revives the emotional force and eerie atmosphere of Dostoevsky's original, making it accessible to today's readers while preserving its deeply philosophical edge.
Perfect for fans of psychological thrillers, classic literature, and introspective fiction, The Double is a must-read that remains as relevant now as it was in the 19th century.
What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation:
- A Chilling Psychological Drama - Witness a man haunted by his own doppelgänger and unraveling reality.
- An Early Glimpse into Dostoevsky's Genius - Explore the existential and mental themes that would later define his greatest works.
- A Modern, Accessible Translation - Faithfully adapted for the contemporary reader while preserving its depth.
- A Journey Into Madness and Identity - Experience the inner conflict and dread that builds to a surreal climax.
Is your greatest enemy hiding in your own mind?
Start reading today and confront the shadows within.
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