Poor Folk June 21st Makar
In which a humble and affectionate soul reaches out with tender words to his dear companion, delighting in the small joys and blessings of their proximity and shared affection. There is a gentle empha...
29 Aug 2min
Poor Folk June 12th Makar
In which Makar Alexievitch, a humble and diligent copyist, pens a heartfelt letter to his dear Barbara Alexievna, reflecting on the quiet trials and cruelties endured in his official duties and the mo...
28 Aug 8min
Poor Folk June 11th Barbara
In which the tender correspondence between Barbara Alexievna and Makar Alexievitch gently unfolds amidst the verdant beauty of a summer walk, revealing the fragile interplay of joy and melancholy that...
28 Aug 2min
Poor Folk June 1st Addendum 2 Part 2 Barbara
In which a tender and hesitant friendship blossoms through nightly vigils by a sickbed, as two souls cautiously reveal their depths to each other amidst shared books and quiet companionship. Therein l...
27 Aug 16min
Poor Folk June 1st Addendum 2 Part 3 Barbara
In which the humble yet tender-hearted souls exchange gifts in a manner most sincere, revealing a quiet struggle to better oneself amid life's adversities. Following moments of joy and camaraderie, so...
27 Aug 22min
Poor Folk June 1st Addendum 2 Part 1 Barbara
In which a humble and cautious old man gingerly navigates the fragile mood of his son during quiet visits, while a young woman wrestles with feelings of inadequacy and longing as she discovers the sch...
26 Aug 18min
Poor Folk June 1st Addendum 1 Barbara
In which we are introduced to the cramped and troubled household shared with Anna, a woman whose outward style conceals a harsh and unkind disposition, whilst the narrator’s mother’s health slowly dec...
26 Aug 13min
Poor Folk May 20th Makar
In which a gentle, heartfelt letter is penned by Makar Dievushkin to the convalescent Barbara, tenderly conveying his concern, affection, and the trials of navigating society’s whispers. Through his w...
25 Aug 4min
