The Landlady

The Landlady is a short story written by Fyodor Dostoevsky, one of the most celebrated Russian writers of the 19th century. The story revolves around a young man named Aleksei Ivanovich, who moves into a new apartment and becomes acquainted with his landlady, a middle-aged woman named Martha Petrovna. Despite her friendly demeanor, Aleksei soon realizes that Martha is not what she seems. She is manipulative, controlling, and has a sinister side to her personality.As the story progresses, Aleksei becomes increasingly suspicious of Martha's motives and begins to investigate her past. He discovers that she has a dark history involving the death of her previous tenants and that she is not who she claims to be. Aleksei is torn between his fear of Martha and his desire to uncover the truth about her.The Landlady is a gripping tale of suspense and psychological manipulation, exploring themes of power, control, and the human psyche. Dostoevsky's masterful storytelling and vivid characterization make this short story a must-read for fans of classic literature and psychological thrillers.THIS 74 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Gambler and Other Stories, by Fyodor Dostoevsky. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417911905.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.