Description
In this poignant novella, a lonely dreamer finds solace and fleeting connection during four nights of St. Petersburg's ethereal white nights. He encounters a mysterious young woman, Nastenka, and their brief, intense acquaintance blossoms into a tender, albeit fragile, romance. As the city sleeps under the perpetual twilight, their shared moments explore themes of isolation, fantasy versus reality, and the poignant beauty of ephemeral love. This early work by Dostoevsky offers a glimpse into his profound understanding of the human heart, rendered with a lyrical and sentimental touch.
Available Editions
paperback
Independently published
Published Oct 2, 2017
70 pages
ISBN: 9781549879357
paperback
Penguin Little Black Classics
Published Jan 1, 2016
112 pages
ISBN: 9780241252086
paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2023
ISBN: 9780241619780
paperback
Assírio & Alvim
Published Jan 1, 2001
94 pages
ISBN: 9723706369
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Details
First Published
2017
Language
eng
Translation
Original: Белые ночи
From: rus
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