The Permanent Husband is a novella by Fyodor Dostoevsky that explores the themes of love, marriage, and infidelity. The story follows the life of a young man named Alexei Ivanovich who becomes involved in an affair with his friend's wife. As the plot unfolds, Alexei struggles to reconcile his feelings for both women while also dealing with the social expectations of 19th century Russian society. Through its complex characters and intricate plot, The Permanent Husband offers a thought-provoking examination of human relationships and the consequences of our actions.
By Fyodor Dostoevsky · First published 1879 · Genre: Psychological Fiction, Literary Fiction, Satire · 17 chapters