Subtitle The Double -

: Scholars often debate whether the double is a supernatural occurrence or a hallucination born from Golyadkin's schizophrenia.

: The narrative blurs the lines between reality and Golyadkin's mental breakdown. He becomes increasingly paranoid, feeling surrounded by enemies as his double mocks him and replaces him in every social circle. subtitle The Double

While there are several works with similar titles, the most prominent story with the specific subtitle (often subtitled A Petersburg Poem ) is the 1846 novella by Fyodor Dostoevsky . Story Summary: The Double : Scholars often debate whether the double is