THE DOUBLE by Fyodor Dostoevsky: Epitome

THE DOUBLE by Fyodor Dostoevsky: EPITOMEAbridged by Pietro CaraccioloThis concise and faithful epitome captures all the intensity, psychological depth, and haunting atmosphere of Dostoevsky's original masterpiece.The Double follows the descent of Yakov Petrovich Golyadkin, a civil servant who meets his exact lookalike-an unnerving figure who begins to invade every corner of his life.Balancing fidelity to the 19th-century text with a gripping, accessible narrative, this version brings Dostoevsky's exploration of identity, madness, and alienation to a wider audience without losing its power or essence. (Approximate length: 19,000 words.)