Poor Folk September 15th Barbara
In which the gentle turmoil of a weary soul unfolds through a distressed letter, revealing the unwelcome reappearance of a certain Monsieur Bwikov, whose unexpected visits and indelicate inquiries str...
14 Sep 3min
Poor Folk September 9th Makar
In which our humble clerk, Makar Alexievitch, recounts with a trembling hand the mortification and unexpected kindness he endures upon a grievous error at the office, revealing a poignant glimpse into...
13 Sep 14min
Poor Folk September 10th Barbara
In which a tender letter unfolds between correspondents, revealing a shared concern for frugality amidst precarious circumstances and an earnest desire for mutual well-being. The writer, wearied yet h...
13 Sep 1min
Poor Folk September 3rd Barbara
In which a solitary soul, caught in the bittersweet grasp of memory and melancholy, reflects tenderly on the golden hues of childhood autumns, with their serene ponds and shadowed forests, weaving a d...
12 Sep 9min
Poor Folk September 5th Makar
In which a humble clerk takes a melancholy stroll through the damp, bustling streets of Petersburg, reflecting on the contrasts between wealth and poverty, honour and degradation, and the cruel whims ...
12 Sep 31min
Poor Folk August 21st Makar
In which the humble Makar Dievushkin pours out his heart to the kind Barbara Alexievna, confessing a grievous lapse born of despair and hardship, while reflecting on the tender solace her friendship h...
11 Sep 6min
Poor Folk August 19th Makar
In which Makar Dievushkin, with a blend of humility and gentle defiance, confesses his feelings of shame and distress while striving to maintain a cheerful spirit amidst his hardships. He expresses te...
11 Sep 1min
Poor Folk August 13th Barbara
In which the weary correspondent reveals a peculiar mishap involving an iron, compounding the toils of daily labour and care for a sick child, whilst still endeavouring to offer what little aid remain...
10 Sep 1min
