Another Man's Wife And A Husband Under The Bed (Unabridged) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Russian Satire of Jealousy, Mistaken Identities, and Marital FarceBy Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Length3h 31m
About this audiobook
Another Man's Wife and a Husband Under the Bed is one of Dostoyevsky's brisk early comic tales, a farcical study of jealousy, humiliation, and urban absurdity. Set amid the restless social spaces of Petersburg, it turns domestic suspicion into theatrical chaos, using overheard conversations, mistaken identities, and claustrophobic interiors to expose the fragility of masculine pride. Its style is lighter than the author's later psychological novels, yet already marked by nervous dialogue, social embarrassment, and the comic grotesque characteristic of the Russian feuilleton tradition. Fyodor Dostoyevsky wrote this tale in the 1840s, during the formative period following Poor Folk, when he was experimenting with comic realism and the pressures of city life. His fascination with wounded vanity, moral self-deception, and the comic suffering of socially anxious men is unmistakable here. Though less metaphysical than Crime and Punishment or The Brothers Karamazov, the work anticipates his lifelong interest in divided consciousness and the humiliations produced by desire. This unabridged edition is recommended to readers seeking a compact, entertaining entrance into Dostoyevsky's early art. It will especially reward those interested in his comic imagination and in the origins of his later psychological depth.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★ 3.0 (5.1K)
Includes Goodreads
GenreHumor
Length3 hrs 31 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 24, 2015
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
7I
2Introduction
8II
3Synopsis
9Analysis
4Historical Context
10Reflection
5Author Biography
11Memorable Quotes
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