White Nights by Fyodor Dostoevsky
The story unfolds over several nights in St. Petersburg, where a solitary and dreamy young man encounters a distressed woman named Nastenka. As they walk the city's streets, he becomes infatuated with her, sharing his fantasies and loneliness. Nastenka, however, is waiting for her true love to return. Through their conversations, themes of unrequited love, longing, and the contrast between dreams and reality are explored. Ultimately, the protagonist's hopes are dashed when Nastenka's lover returns, leaving him to face the solitude of his existence once more.
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- Published
- 1848
- Nationality
- Russian
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 50-100
- Original Language
- Russian
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(3.9)
- Alternate Titles
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- Bele Noći
- Belye nochi
- Beyaz Geceler
- Białe Noce
- Le Notti Bianche / La Cronaca Di Pietroburgo
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