Beschreibung:
"e;The Eternal Husband"e; by Fyodor Dostoyevsky revolves around the complex relationship between Velchaninov, a successful man with a dark past, and Trusotsky, the husband of his former lover. After the death of Velchaninov's friend, he encounters Trusotsky, and their lives become inextricably linked. As the story unfolds, themes of guilt, jealousy, and emotional turmoil come to the fore. Dostoyevsky skillfully explores the intricacies of human emotions and the consequences of past actions, creating a compelling narrative that delves into the eternal struggle of love and betrayal.
Alexei Ivanovich Velchaninov is a land owner who stays in Saint Petersburg for a trial about a piece of land. He receives a visit from Pavel Pavlovich Trusotsky, an old acquaintance who recently became a widower. Velchaninov had an affair with Trusotsky's wife Natalia, and he realizes that he is the biological father of Liza, Trusotsky's eight year old daughter. Velchaninov, who doesn't want Liza to be raised by an alcoholic, brings Liza to a foster family. The novel ranks among his best works because of its style and structure. Alfred Bem described it as one of the most complete works by Dostoyevsky in regards to its composition and development.