Poor Folk August 4th Makar
In which a humble and beleaguered soul lays bare the heavy burdens of poverty and affection, pledging resolute efforts to shield his beloved Barbara Alexievna from hardship despite his own despair. Hi...
8 Sep 9min
Poor Folk August 5th Barbara
In which a tender correspondence unfolds between two kindred souls, one urging the other to cast off melancholy and carry hope lightly amid their shared privations. The writer, mindful of both their m...
8 Sep 2min
Poor Folk August 3rd Makar
In which a humble government clerk, burdened by financial woes and the delicate health of his beloved Barbara Alexievna, navigates the awkwardness of seeking monetary aid from hesitant acquaintances, ...
7 Sep 7min
Poor Folk August 4th Barbara
In which a young woman finds herself beset by an unwanted visit from an elderly man of questionable intentions, whose unwelcome advances and unwarranted familiarity leave her and her companion distres...
7 Sep 4min
Poor Folk August 1st Makar
In which a humble and tender-hearted man laments the sharp eyes and harsh judgements that poverty invites, revealing the quiet indignities suffered by those of modest means. The narrative gently unfol...
6 Sep 8min
Poor Folk August 2nd Barbara
In which a letter reveals a spirit striving to remain buoyant amid misfortunes, with a hopeful heart urging a dear companion to seek refuge and respite rather than hardship. The writer gently chides f...
6 Sep 1min
Poor Folk July 29th Barbara
In which a concerned correspondent, touched by a friend’s distressing letters, entreats him to break his silence and join her for a comforting meal, hoping to offer solace and friendly support. The te...
5 Sep 1min
Poor Folk July 28th Makar II
In which a humble clerk unfolds to his cherished correspondent the tangled sorrows and humiliations that have lately befallen him, confessing both his steadfast love and the dire distress that shadows...
5 Sep 7min
