Diary of a Madman
rus. Записки сумасшедшего · 1835
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Main Ideas
- Critique of the bureaucratic system and social hierarchy.
- Depiction of the inner world of a person suffering from a mental disorder.
- Exploration of loneliness and alienation in society.
- Satirical portrayal of minor officials and their ambitions.
- Psychological analysis of personal degradation.
- The problem of self-identity and the search for life's meaning.
Date of publication: 25 September 2024
Updated: 2 April 2026
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Genre: Classical literature
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