Poor Folk book by Fyodor Dostoevsky

Poor Folk book by Fyodor Dostoevsky

Poor Folk by Fyodor Dostoevsky is an epistolary novel written in letters between two impoverished relatives, Makar Devushkin and Varvara Dobroselova.

Through their correspondence, the story reveals the harsh realities of poverty in 19th-century St. Petersburg and the emotional struggles of people trying to maintain dignity under difficult circumstances. Makar, an aging clerk, deeply cares for Varvara and tries to support her despite his own financial instability and social humiliation. Their letters express affection, sacrifice, shame, and hope, while also exposing the limitations imposed by poverty and social class.

The novel is both a tender human story and a critique of social inequality, showing how economic hardship shapes identity, relationships, and self-worth. Buy in Kenya with fast delivery.

What you’ll learn

• Poverty and social inequality in Russia
• Epistolary storytelling (novel in letters)
• Emotional dependence and sacrifice
• Early themes in Dostoevsky’s writing
• Human dignity under hardship

Who should read it

• Readers of classic Russian literature
• Fans of emotional and character-driven fiction
• Anyone interested in social realism
• Readers exploring early Dostoevsky works

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• White Nights – Fyodor Dostoevsky
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