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White Nights
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A rare poetic and romantic novella by Dostoevsky, unfolding over four nights in St. Petersburg, depicting unrequited love, solitude, and dreamers' illusions.
About this book
"White Nights" is one of Fyodor Dostoevsky's most delicate, sentimental, and romantic works. Set during the magical "white nights" of summer in St. Petersburg, when dusk merges directly into dawn, the story follows a lonely young narrator—a self-described "dreamer"—who meets Nastenka, a young woman weeping on a bridge as she waits for her lost love. Over four nights, they share their deepest fears, longings, and secrets. Through profound emotional vulnerability, Dostoevsky masterfully portrays the bittersweet tension between idealist dreams and heartbreaking reality.
Why read it?
To experience the lyrical, romantic, and deeply emotional side of Dostoevsky's writing, contemplating the beauty and heartache of idealized love and solitude.
Who is it for?
Fans of classic romantic literature, lovers of Russian fiction, and dreamers who appreciate poetic explorations of solitude, love, and longing.
Book details
Language
ar
ISBN-13
9789953688268
ISBN-10
9953688265
Page count
111
Age rating
13+