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Double- A Petersburg Poem

Double- A Petersburg Poem

By: Fyodor Dostoyevsky
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 Join us as we delve into the haunting tale of Mr. Golyadkin, a mild-mannered civil servant whose life takes a surreal turn when he encounters his doppelganger. This mysterious double embodies all the traits that Golyadkin lacks, relentlessly bullying and undermining him as he slowly usurps his place in society. As the story unfolds, what initially appears to be a simple encounter with a double transforms into a chilling exploration of Golyadkins psyche, revealing a mind fracturing under the weight of reality. Prepare for a tragic journey into the depths of identity and madness. (Summary by Greg Giordano)Copyright 19th and 20th Century Fiction Science Social Sciences
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  • 012 - Chapter 12

    012 - Chapter 12
    Feb 22 2026
    Join us as we delve into the haunting tale of Mr. Golyadkin, a mild-mannered civil servant whose life takes a surreal turn when he encounters his doppelganger. This mysterious double embodies all the traits that Golyadkin lacks, relentlessly bullying and undermining him as he slowly usurps his place in society. As the story unfolds, what initially appears to be a simple encounter with a double transforms into a chilling exploration of Golyadkins psyche, revealing a mind fracturing under the weight of reality. Prepare for a tragic journey into the depths of identity and madness. (Summary by Greg Giordano)
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