The Double is a novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky that explores the theme of dual identity. The story follows a man named Yakov Petrovich Golyadkin, who becomes convinced that he has a doppelganger, a man who is identical to him in every way. As the two men lead increasingly parallel lives, Golyadkin becomes obsessed with the idea of his double and the consequences of having a duplicate existence. The novel raises questions about the nature of identity, free will, and the impact of social pressures on individual behavior.
By Fyodor Dostoevsky · First published 1846 · Genre: Psychological Fiction, Philosophical Fiction, Drama · 13 chapters