Characteristic	Value
Publisher	Azbuka
Print Length	54 pages
Weight in Ounces	8.1 oz
Dimensions in Inches	5.5 x 8.5 x 0.13 inches

 

"Another Man's Wife and a Husband Under the Bed" is a brilliant example of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s early work, revealing the great master in the unexpected role of a master of situational comedy and witty satire. Originally two separate stories later merged into one, the tale follows the misadventures of Ivan Andreyevich, a pathologically jealous husband.

Set in 19th-century St. Petersburg, the plot unfolds in two acts. In the first part, the protagonist wanders the streets in a frantic attempt to track his wife, leading to a ridiculous confrontation with a stranger. In the second part, his obsession leads him into a stranger's bedroom. To avoid a public scandal, he is forced to hide under the bed, only to find himself in the absurd position of sharing that cramped space with another "uninvited guest."

Dostoevsky masterfully mocks human vices such as suspiciousness, cowardice, and false modesty. Despite the lighthearted genre, the characters already display the psychological depth that would later define his major novels. It is a story about how jealousy strips a man of his dignity, turning his life into an absurd and hilarious anecdote.