White Nights
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White Nights
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White Nights
White Nights by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a captivating tale set in the hauntingly beautiful streets of St. Petersburg. It follows the life of an isolated man who meets a heartbroken woman. Over the course of four nights, the two strangers open up to each other, sharing their dreams, fears, and deepest emotions. As their connection deepens, the protagonist finds himself falling in love, but his romantic feelings come with the bittersweet realisation of their temporary bond.
This mini edition of White Nights is part of the enchanting Little Clothbound Classics series, which features irresistible, beautifully designed editions of celebrated works of short stories, novellas, and essays by the world's greatest writers. Designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these editions are both visually stunning and perfectly portable.
Alongside White Nights, this collection includes other remarkable stories by Dostoyevsky. A Nasty Business humorously narrates the uproarious tale of a pompous general who disrupts the wedding of a subordinate, showcasing the author's sharp wit and keen social observation. Meanwhile, The Meek One delves into the complexities of a tumultuous marriage and the existential anguish that accompanies it, presenting a profoundly tragic yet compelling narrative.
Fyodor Dostoyevsky, celebrated as one of literature’s greatest novelists, demonstrates his unparalleled storytelling prowess in these short stories. His ability to delve into the human psyche, intertwining themes of love, loss, humour, and tragedy, solidifies his legacy in world literature.
This edition of White Nights offers readers an opportunity to experience Dostoyevsky's ability to convey profound emotions and timeless human experiences in a condensed and accessible format, making it a treasured addition to any literary collection.
Series: Little Clothbound Classics
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White Nights by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is praised for its poignant exploration of human loneliness and fleeting happiness. Reviewers commend Dostoyevsky's deep emotional insight and the novella's lyrical, dreamlike quality. The narrative, with its rich characterisation and philosophical underpinnings, resonates with readers, making it a timeless piece.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780241619780
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 23 February 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Contributors:
- Translated by Ronald Meyer
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 119.0mm
Height: 169.0mm
Weight: 246g
Pages: 240
About the Author
Fyodor Dostoyevsky (Author) Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky was born in Moscow in 1821. His debut, the epistolary novella Poor Folk(1846), made his name. In 1849 he was arrested for involvement with the politically subversive 'Petrashevsky circle' and until 1854 he lived in a convict prison in Omsk, Siberia. From this experience came The House of the Dead (1860-2). In 1860 he began the journal Vremya (Time). Already married, he fell in love with one of his contributors, Appollinaria Suslova, eighteen years his junior, and developed a ruinous passion for roulette. After the death of his first wife, Maria, in 1864, Dostoyevsky completed Notes from Underground and began work towards Crime and Punishment (1866). The major novels of his late period are The Idiot (1868), Demons(1871-2) and The Brothers Karamazov (1879-80). He died in 1881.
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