White Nights and Other Stories by Fyodor Dostoyevsky

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Author Dostoyevsky, Fyodor, 1821-1881
Translator Garnett, Constance, 1861-1946
Title White Nights and Other Stories
The Novels of Fyodor Dostoevsky, Volume X
Contents White nights -- Notes from underground -- A faint heart -- A Christmas tree and a wedding -- Polzunkov -- A little hero -- Mr. Prohartchin.
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Summary "White Nights and Other Stories" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a collection of short stories written in the mid-19th century. The title story, "White Nights," revolves around an unnamed narrator who leads a solitary life in St. Petersburg and unexpectedly finds connection with a mysterious young woman named Nastenka. The collection explores themes of loneliness, longing, and the complexities of human relationships through the lens of Dostoyevsky's profound psychological insight. At the start of "White Nights," the narrator describes his feelings of desolation as he wanders through St. Petersburg, reflecting on his profound loneliness as the city empties out for the summer. He encounters Nastenka, who is weeping at the canal, and in their interaction, a delicate bond begins to form. The narrator, filled with shyness, provides her a sense of safety in the face of an unwanted advance from a drunken gentleman. Their conversation reveals much about their longing for connection and inner turmoil, setting the stage for a passionate, albeit complex, relationship marked by unspoken emotions and dreams intertwined with reality. As the night unfolds, the narrator's infatuation with Nastenka deepens, but her heart seems already tethered to someone else, creating a poignant tension that is typical of Dostoyevsky's compelling storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Subject Russian fiction -- Translations into English
Subject Dostoyevsky, Fyodor, 1821-1881 -- Translations into English
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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