The Permanent Husband

Name: The Permanent Husband
Author: Fyodor Dostoevsky

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 · 60,063 words

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Summer had come, and Velchaninoff, contrary to his expectations, was still in St. Petersburg. His trip to the south of Russia had fallen through, and there seemed no end to the business which had detained him.

This business -- which was a lawsuit as to certain property -- had taken a very disagreeable aspect. Three months ago the thing had appeared to be by no means complicated -- in fact, there had seemed to be scarcely any question as to the rights and wrongs of the matter, but all seemed to change suddenly.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Fyodor Dostoevsky
Date: 1879 CE
Language: English
Genres: Psychological Fiction, Literary Fiction, Satire, Drama, Russian Literature
Length: 60,063 words
Structure: 17 chapters, 1,288 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Genres

Psychological Fiction — Explores the complex psychological states and moral dilemmas of its characters.
Literary Fiction — Focuses on character development and thematic depth over plot.
Satire — Critiques social norms and human behavior through irony and wit.
Drama — Centers on intense character interactions and emotional conflicts.