The Double (Aziloth Books)

The psychological unraveling of Yakov Golyadkin unfolds as he encounters a mysterious Double in his St. Petersburg office, a charismatic version of himself thriving in social circles. This unsettling presence, unnoticed by others, exacerbates Golyadkin's mental struggles, leaving him questioning reality. Dostoyevsky's narrative blurs the lines between the external and internal, suggesting the Double may represent the fragmented aspects of Golyadkin's own psyche. The story delves into themes of identity, isolation, and the human condition.