Another Man's Wife and a Husband Under the Bed

Interesting Facts

• The work is one of Fyodor Dostoevsky's early pieces and was first published in 1848.
• This work belongs to the genre of a comedic novella, which is rare for Dostoevsky, who is better known for his serious and philosophical novels.
• The novella explores the theme of jealousy and absurdity, showing how suspicions and misunderstandings can lead to comedic and ridiculous situations.
• The main character, obsessed with jealousy, finds himself in an absurd situation when he hides under the bed in a house where he suspects his wife is cheating on him.
• The work was written during a period when Dostoevsky was actively experimenting with various literary forms and styles.
• The novella demonstrates Dostoevsky's skill in creating psychologically complex characters even within the framework of a short comedic story.