Poor Folk
Fyodor Dostoevsky · 1846 · Novel
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As Dostoevsky's debut novel, it introduced his characteristic psychological depth and empathy for the downtrodden, establishing him as a significant voice in Russian literature.
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Told through a series of letters between an elderly, impoverished government clerk, Makar Devushkin, and a young, distant relative, Varvara Dobroselova, the novel details their struggles with poverty and social injustice. It explores their deep emotional bond and their attempts to maintain dignity in dire circumstances.
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