White Nights; Poor Folk; The Double
This collection features the renowned short story White Nights along with Fyodor Dostoevsky's first two novels, Poor Folk and The Double. Published by Wordsworth Editions Ltd in 2025, this paperback edition offers readers a chance to explore the early works of one of Russia's greatest authors.
White Nights tells the poignant tale of a dreamer who encounters a mysterious woman, revealing themes of love and longing. Poor Folk, Dostoevsky's debut novel, paints a vivid picture of the struggles faced by the impoverished in 19th-century St. Petersburg, while The Double explores the psychological turmoil of a man confronted by his doppelgänger.
These works are essential for understanding Dostoevsky's development as a writer and his exploration of human emotion and societal issues. This collection is perfect for literature enthusiasts and those interested in classic Russian literature.