Poor Folk September 28th Makar
In which a humble correspondent, stricken by illness and weighed down by the stern displeasure of his superior, conveys the modest happenings of his narrow world with a mixture of candour and deferenc...
18 Sep 1min
Poor Folk September 27th Barbara
In which a weary and anxious lady-in-waiting entreats her dear old friend to assist her with urgent preparations for an impending wedding, entangled in a flurry of sewing, lace, and social expectation...
17 Sep 3min
Poor Folk September 27th Makar
In which a tender correspondent, worn yet devoted, dutifully attends to the intricate commissions of a beloved, navigating the petty vexations of Parisian fashion and the considerable irritability of ...
17 Sep 2min
Poor Folk September 23rd Barbara
In which a letter is penned with raw honesty, revealing a weary soul’s encounter with a man whose intentions, though questionable, offer a glimmer of respite from crushing hardship and social ruin. Th...
16 Sep 7min
Poor Folk September 23rd Makar
In which a humble and devoted correspondent grapples with unsettling news about a certain Monsieur Bwikov and the changes it portends for his beloved Barbara Alexievna, all whilst contending with the ...
16 Sep 4min
Poor Folk September 18th Makar
In which we witness the sombre aftermath of a most unexpected event in the life of poor Gorshkov, whose vindication is met with a complex mixture of joy and melancholy, revealing the fragile threads o...
15 Sep 9min
Poor Folk September 19th Makar
In which a humble scribe, burdened by the poor quality of the manuscript before him, embarks upon a labourious task that promises a modest yet much-needed relief to his scanty means. The letter tender...
15 Sep 1min
Poor Folk September 11th Makar
In which a humble soul writes with tender hope to his cherished correspondent, recounting a day brightened by newfound kindness and heartfelt reconciliation, amidst simple pleasures and earnest prayer...
14 Sep 8min
