What inspired the portrayal of duality and madness in Dostoevsky's 'The Double'?
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What inspired the portrayal of duality and madness in Dostoevsky's 'The Double'?
Did anyone else feel uneasy about the way the protagonist's identity unravels?
How does the setting of 19th-century St. Petersburg enhance the story's themes?