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
Poor Folk August 14th Barbara
In which a heartfelt letter reveals the tender concern and sorrow of one soul towards a friend beset by hardship and self-inflicted disgrace, pleading for renewal of trust and fortitude amidst their s...
10 Sep 3min
Poor Folk August 11th Makar
In which a despairing gentleman confides to his beloved the depth of his ruin and ignominy, lamenting how their private sufferings have become public mockery and scorn. His weary reflections paint a p...
9 Sep 4min
Poor Folk August 5th Makar
In which one finds the poor yet dignified M. Dievushkin, weighed down by spiritual and material struggles, humbly seeking financial aid amidst the biting cold and the harsh bustle of the city, all whi...
9 Sep 14min
