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Poor Folk and Other Stories - The Landlady Mr Prokhartchin Polzunkov & The Honest Thief

Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Publisher: DigiCat

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Fyodor Dostoyevsky's 'Poor Folk and Other Stories' heralds the emotional depth and piercing socio-economic criticism for which the author became renowned. Through epistolary narrative, the text weaves a tapestry of the lives of Makar Devushkin and Varvara Dobroselova, exploring the oppressive forces of poverty in the 19th-century Russian milieu. Dostoyevsky's characteristic probing of the human condition is stark against the literary backdrop of naturalism, drawing heavily from both his Russian literary precursors and the influences of English and French literature. The book mirrors the society of its time with linguistic precision and a profound compassion for the marginalized and dispossessed, offering a glimpse into the intimate exchanges between those struggling against societal neglect.

As a seminal figure in the realm of Russian literature and one of its most profound psychologizers, Fyodor Dostoyevsky presents works within this collection illustrative of the formative stages of his craft. Influenced by his personal experiences with poverty, political turmoil, and existential enquiry, Dostoyevsky's foundational narratives, including the biography penned by Aimée Dostoyevsky, divulge the author's complex relationship with the social strata and the intellectual currents of his time. His insight into human suffering and dignity paved the way for a legacy of understanding the intricate labyrinth of the human psyche.

This poignant collection is quintessential for readers seeking an entry point into Dostoyevsky's expansive body of work. 'Poor Folk and Other Stories' captures the raw, unvarnished human experience with a resonance that transcends the era of its creation. It is an essential literary tome, inviting empathetic readership and scholarly contemplation alike, and provides fertile ground for discourse on morality, society, and the enduring human spirit.
Available since: 05/17/2022.
Print length: 271 pages.

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