The Double - Psychological Thriller (Unabridged) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. "A Petersburg Poem"By Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Length8h 30m
About this audiobook
The Double is one of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's earliest and most unsettling explorations of fractured identity. Centered on the timid clerk Yakov Petrovich Golyadkin, whose life is invaded by an uncanny replica of himself, the novella blends bureaucratic satire, psychological terror, and grotesque comedy. Written in a feverish, claustrophobic style, it stands at the crossroads of Gogolian social caricature and the modern psychological novel, anticipating later literature of alienation, paranoia, and the divided self. Dostoyevsky wrote The Double in the 1840s, shortly after the success of Poor Folk, when he was intensely engaged with questions of social humiliation, moral consciousness, and the inner life of the marginalized. His own sensitivity to status, ridicule, and spiritual crisis informs Golyadkin's collapse, while the oppressive structures of imperial St. Petersburg provide the perfect setting for a mind struggling against invisibility and shame. This unabridged edition is recommended for readers interested in Dostoyevsky's artistic development and in the origins of psychological fiction. Though less expansive than his later masterpieces, it is essential, disturbing, and remarkably prophetic.
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
GenreMystery and Thriller, Literary Classics
Length8 hrs 30 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 24, 2015
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Trial (Annotated)
12CHAPTER VI
2Introduction
13CHAPTER VII
3Synopsis
14CHAPTER VIII
4Historical Context
15CHAPTER IX
5Author Biography
16CHAPTER X
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6The Double- Psychological Thriller (Unabridged)
17CHAPTER XI
7CHAPTER I
18CHAPTER XII
8CHAPTER II
19CHAPTER XIII
9CHAPTER III
20Analysis
10CHAPTER IV
21Reflection
11CHAPTER V
22Memorable Quotes
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