Poor Folk

Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Sinopse

Through a series of desperate letters, two impoverished souls cling to their dignity in a city that seeks to strip it away. Their tender correspondence reveals a tragic struggle against humiliation and the crushing weight of social invisibility. Hope flickers briefly before being smothered by the cruel realities of their station. A heartbreaking intimacy emerges from the silence of the oppressed.

Disponível desde: 04/03/2026.

Comprimento de impressão: 217 páginas.

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