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Double: A Petersburg Poem

Double: A Petersburg Poem

By: Fyodor Dostoyevsky
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This is the story of a mild-mannered civil servant, Mr. Golyadkin, who begins to see his "doppelganger" appearing in his life (at work, in society, etc). This "double" has all the qualities that the protagonist lacks. His "double" bullies and persecutes him, slowly taking his place in the world. As the story progresses what could have been a true "double" is revealed to the reader as being Mr. Golyadkin's own mind splitting from reality. It is a haunting and tragic tale. (Summary by Greg Giordano)Copyright 1900s genre Art Literary History & Criticism Social Sciences World
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  • Double A Petersburg Poem - Fyodor Dostoyevsky

    Double A Petersburg Poem - Fyodor Dostoyevsky
    Jun 25 2026
    This is the story of a mild-mannered civil servant, Mr. Golyadkin, who begins to see his "doppelganger" appearing in his life (at work, in society, etc). This "double" has all the qualities that the protagonist lacks. His "double" bullies and persecutes him, slowly taking his place in the world. As the story progresses what could have been a true "double" is revealed to the reader as being Mr. Golyadkin's own mind splitting from reality. It is a haunting and tragic tale. (Summary by Greg Giordano)
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    4 hrs and 4 mins
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