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Book Description |
| Poor Folk (1846) is Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s debut novel, a poignant and deeply psychological exploration of poverty, dignity, and human suffering. Written in an epistolary format, the novel follows the correspondence between Makar Devushkin, a struggling government clerk, and Varvara Dobroselova, a young woman facing hardship. Through their letters, they share their struggles, dreams, and unspoken love, revealing the harsh realities of life for Russia’s lower classes. A powerful critique of social inequality, Poor Folk established Dostoyevsky as a master of psychological and social realism. |
About Author |
| Fyodor Dostoyevsky |
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Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1821–1881) was a Russian novelist, philosopher, and journalist, widely regarded as one of the greatest literary figures of all time. His works explore themes of psychology, morality, free will, redemption, and the human struggle with faith. Born in Moscow, Dostoyevsky initially trained as an engineer but turned to writing, gaining early success with Poor Folk(1846). However, his involvement in radical political circles led to his arrest and a death sentence, which was commuted to exile and hard labor in Siberia. This experience deeply shaped his later works, infusing them with existential and religious themes. His major novels include Crime and Punishment, The Idiot, Demons (also known as The Possessed), and The Brothers Karamazov, each dealing with profound philosophical and psychological dilemmas. Dostoyevsky’s exploration of human nature, suffering, and redemption has made his works enduringly influential in literature, philosophy, and psychology. |
