The narrator recounts his life story, focusing on the rivalry with his double, who appears identical but has opposite moral values. The double's presence causes chaos and destruction in the narrator's life, leading to a downward spiral of misfortunes. As the narrator tries to regain control, he realizes that his double is not just a physical duplicate but also a manifestation of his own darker impulses.
By Edward Everett Hale · First published 1859 · Genre: Science Fiction, Satire, Fantasy