Dostoevsky's Double: A Masterpiece Misunderstood
The article examines the unique place of 'The Double' in Dostoevsky's oeuvre. The author was convinced he had created a masterpiece, but was disappointed by its failure with the public. According to Belinsky, the public did not appreciate the fantastic vein inspired by Hoffmann. The failure is actually linked to the singularity of his writing, the force of projection of a verbal material kneaded by a master's hand, whose implications weave a Pascalian reflection on the destiny of the 'last man', the outcast of civilization.
Key facts
- The Double occupies a special place in Dostoevsky's work.
- Dostoevsky believed he had created a masterpiece.
- The public did not appreciate the fantastic vein inspired by Hoffmann, according to Belinsky.
- The failure is linked to the singularity of Dostoevsky's writing.
- The implications of the writing weave a Pascalian reflection on the 'last man'.
Entities
Artists
- Fyodor Dostoevsky
Sources
- artpress —