
Length5h 33m
About this audiobook
In "Poor Folk," Fyodor Dostoyevsky delivers a poignant exploration of the lives of the impoverished citizens of 19th-century St. Petersburg, melding epistolary narrative with profound psychological insight. The novel follows the correspondence between Makar Devushkin, a humble clerk, and his young neighbor, Varvara Dobroselova, illuminating their struggles against societal indifference and personal despair. With its rich character development and stark realism, Dostoyevsky demonstrates the stark contrasts between human emotion and the harsh conditions of poverty, marking a significant precursor to his later works that delve deep into existential themes. Dostoyevsky, influenced by his own experiences of financial hardship and personal turmoil, constructs a compassionate narrative that reflects his early commitment to social justice. His exposure to the destitute and disenfranchised in Russian society, particularly after his imprisonment and subsequent exile, propelled him to create a literary landscape that portrays genuine human suffering. This backdrop not only informs the narrative but also underscores Dostoyevsky's evolving philosophical concerns regarding morality and the struggles of the human spirit. "Poor Folk" is a vital read for anyone seeking to understand the formative themes that underpin Dostoyevsky's oeuvre. It offers a striking perspective on empathy, resilience, and the social fabric of his time, making it an essential recommendation for readers interested in classic literature, psychology, and social issues.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length5 hrs 33 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 15, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1April 8th
27August 3rd.
2April 8th
28August 4th.
3April 8th
29August 4th.
4April 9th
30August 5th.
5April 12th
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6April 25th
32August 11th.
7May 20th
33August 13th.
8June 1st
34August 14th.
9June 11th
35August 19th.
10June 12th.
36August 21st.
11June 20th.
37September 3rd.
12June 21st.
38September 5th.
13June 22nd.
39September 9th.
14June 25th.
40September 10th.
15June 26th.
41September 11th.
16June 27th.
42September 15th.
17June 28th.
43September 18th.
18July 1st.
44September 19th.
19July 7th.
45September 23rd.
20July 8th.
46September 23rd.
21July 27th.
47September 27th.
22July 28th.
48September 27th.
23July 28th.
49September 28th.
24July 29th.
50September 28th.
25August 1st.
51September 29th.
26August 2nd.
52September 30th.