| Author |
Dostoyevsky, Fyodor, 1821-1881 |
| Translator |
Hogarth, C. J., 1869-1942 |
| Title |
Poor Folk
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poor_Folk
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| Note |
Translation of Bednye liudi
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Martin Adamson and David Widger
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| Summary |
"Poor Folk" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a novel written during the mid-19th century that delves into the lives of two impoverished characters through their letters to each other. The main characters are Makar Dievushkin, an elderly civil servant, and Barbara Alexievna, a young woman whom he admires. The story explores their struggles and desires against the backdrop of their societal conditions, offering a poignant look at love, sacrifice, and the harsh realities of life in a city like St. Petersburg. The opening of "Poor Folk" presents an intimate correspondence between Makar and Barbara, filled with affection and concern for each other's well-being. Makar expresses his joy over a simple gesture from Barbara that connects them, a plan involving the lowering and raising of her curtain to signal her thoughts and health. The letters reveal their respective living conditions and concerns about finances, health, and societal expectations. Makar’s affectionate demeanor contrasts with Barbara's worries about her own health and his financial struggles, setting the tone for a deep emotional connection that blossoms amid their challenging realities. The correspondence serves as a heartfelt exploration of their lives, paving the way for a narrative that examines the complexities of human relationships amidst poverty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Friendship -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Russia -- Social life and customs -- 1533-1917 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Poor -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2302 |
| Release Date |
Aug 1, 2000 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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