What inspired the author to explore the themes of memory and identity through a ghostly figure?
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The Spectre of Alexander Wolf

The Spectre of Alexander Wolf
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What inspired the author to explore the themes of memory and identity through a ghostly figure?
Did anyone else feel the pacing slowed down in the middle, or was that part of the deliberate mood?
How do you think the author’s Russian background influences the story's themes and atmosphere?