Poor Folk July 1st Part 2 Barbara
In which two correspondents exchange heartfelt letters revealing their keen observations of life's hardships and tender domestic concerns, framed by their shared appreciation of literature and modest ...
2 Sep 1min
Poor Folk June 28th Part 1 Makar
In which a tender and earnest correspondent implores his dearly beloved Barbara Alexievna to cast away her melancholy and cling to reason, assuring her of his steadfast affection and concern for her w...
1 Sep 5min
Poor Folk June 28th Part 2 Barbara
In which a tender correspondence unfolds between two souls bound by friendship and unspoken burdens, revealing the delicate dance of dependence, gratitude, and the resolve to seek independence despite...
1 Sep 3min
Poor Folk June 26th Makar
In which a humble copyist, Makar Dievushkin, recounts his admiration for the literary talents and spirited company of the celebrated writer Rataziaev, whose passionate works stir both heart and mind a...
31 Aug 15min
Poor Folk June 27th Barbara
In which a gentle and plaintive letter reveals the timid reflections of a weary governess contemplating a new post that confronts her with unfamiliarity and solitude, whilst her heart longs for the fa...
31 Aug 4min
Poor Folk June 22nd Makar
In which a letter unfolds the heartrending scene of a poor family battered by loss and misery, the death of a young child casting a mournful shadow over their cramped and humble dwelling. The palpable...
30 Aug 3min
Poor Folk June 25th Barbara
In which a modest letter reveals a candid exchange between two acquaintances on the value of literature and the sharing of modest pleasures amidst their humble lives. The plainness of the words belies...
30 Aug 59s
Poor Folk June 20th Barbara
In which a tender letter unfolds between distant kinsfolk, revealing a gentle entreaty to cast aside poverty’s rags for a garb befitting dignity, alongside heartfelt concerns over unwise spending and ...
29 Aug 3min
