Double: A Petersburg Poem

Double: A Petersburg Poem, written by Fyodor Dostoyevsky in 1846, follows the life of Mr. Golyadkin, a mild-mannered civil servant who encounters his doppelganger. This double embodies all the qualities Golyadkin lacks and begins to bully him, ultimately taking over his life. The narrative explores themes of identity and psychological fragmentation, culminating in a haunting portrayal of a man's descent into madness. Dostoyevsky's early work is notable for its exploration of duality and the human psyche.