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
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
