White Nights & Other Stories
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The collection opens with "White Nights," a romantic novella about a lonely young man who finds solace and unexpected connection with a young woman he encounters in the ethereal beauty of St. Petersburg's white nights. "Notes from Underground" is a darkly humorous and philosophical work exploring the anxieties and frustrations of a nameless narrator who rails against societal norms and embraces his own alienation. Other stories like "A Christmas Tree and a Wedding" delve into the social dynamics of family life and the complexities of love, while "A Little Hero" examines the challenges and struggles of growing up in a flawed society. Through these diverse narratives, Dostoevsky offers a multifaceted portrayal of human nature, revealing both the darkness and the potential for redemption within the human soul.Book Details
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Fyodor Dostoyevsky
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Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky, sometimes transliterated as Dostoyevsky, was a Russian novelist, philosopher, short story writer, essayist, and journalist. Dostoevsky's literary works explore human ps...
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