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The Permanent Husband: A Gripping Tale of Betrayal, Guilt, and the Burden of the Past

  • Paperback
  • 184 pages
  • Publisher: Library of Alexandria
  • 15.3 x 22.9 x 1.2 cm

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How far would you go to escape the ghost of your past?

In The Permanent Husband, Fyodor Dostoevsky presents a deeply psychological and morally complex narrative about a man consumed by jealousy, regret, and the inability to move forward. Pavel Pavlovich, upon learning of his wife's infidelity, becomes fixated on the man she truly loved. Fueled by his wounded pride and an overwhelming desire for revenge, he sets out on a course that will only deepen his own suffering.

As his obsession takes hold, Pavel finds himself trapped between hatred and self-pity, unable to break free from the past that haunts him. Through his journey, Dostoevsky explores the destructiveness of resentment, the pain of lost love, and the tragic consequences of clinging to old wounds.

What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation:

  • A Riveting Psychological Drama - Experience one of Dostoevsky's most intense and emotionally charged explorations of human nature.
  • A Masterful Study of Guilt and Obsession - Witness how unresolved emotions can consume a man's mind and shape his fate.
  • A Fresh, Accessible Translation - This modern adaptation retains the brilliance of Dostoevsky's prose while ensuring clarity for contemporary readers.
  • A Tale of Love, Betrayal, and Redemption - Delve into the tragic complexities of marriage, regret, and the struggle for self-acceptance.

More than just a story of jealousy, The Permanent Husband is a powerful meditation on the burdens of the past, the human need for redemption, and the struggle to let go.

Can a man ever truly free himself from his own regrets?

Get your copy today and experience one of Dostoevsky's most gripping and underrated works.

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  • Title

    The Permanent Husband: A Gripping Tale of Betrayal, Guilt, and the Burden of the Past

  • Author

    Fyodor Dostoevsky

  • Book Format

    Paperback

  • Publisher

    Library of Alexandria

  • Published

    June 2025

  • Weight

    232g

  • Page Count

    184

  • Dimensions

    15.3 x 22.9 x 1.2 cm

  • ISBN

    9781804215135

  • ISBN-10

    1804215139

  • Eden Code

    7267297

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