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Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Sämtliche Werke 14 : $b Arme Leute; Der Doppelgänger : Zwei Romane
"Arme Leute" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story unfolds through a series of letters exchanged between Makar Alexejewitsch Djewuschkin and Warwara Alexejewna Dobrosseloff, two impoverished individuals navigating the struggles of life in St. Petersburg. This poignant epistolary tale explores themes of love, loneliness, and social class, reflecting Dostoyevsky's deep psychological insight and acute observation of human relationships. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to Makar Djewuschkin, who expresses his joy over a small gesture from Warwara, indicating a budding connection between them. They share their everyday lives filled with hardship and a longing for affection, as Makar finds solace in the thought of Warwara despite their grim circumstances. The opening portion establishes a tone that mixes warmth with melancholy, showcasing their tender exchanges and the stark realities they face, setting the stage for a deeper examination of their relationship and the societal challenges that afflict them.
Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Der Doppelgänger
"Der Doppelgänger" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a novella published in 1846. It follows Yakov Golyadkin, a timid Petersburg clerk whose life unravels when a mysterious double suddenly appears. As the doppelgänger gradually displaces him from his social and professional positions, Golyadkin descends into madness, unable to distinguish reality from delusion. While the original struggles, his double achieves the success he dreams of, leading to a devastating conclusion in a psychiatric institution.
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