Poor People by Fyodor Dostoevsky
The novel follows the lives of several poor people living in St. Petersburg, Russia, during the 19th century. The characters are struggling to survive and cope with their poverty, while also grappling with their own personal demons and moral dilemmas. Through their stories, Dostoevsky explores themes of suffering, morality, and redemption.
By Fyodor Dostoevsky · First published 1846 · Genre: Literature & Fiction, Classics, Domestic Fiction · 56 chapters · 66,124 words
First lines
8th April
My priceless Varvara Alexeyevna!
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Genres
- Literature & Fiction — Fyodor Dostoevsky is considered one of the greatest authors in literature. 'Poor People' is one of his early novels that showcase his exploration of human psychology and societal issues.
- Classics — This early novel of Dostoevsky falls into the genre of classics as it has stood the test of time and continues to be relevant and studied in the modern era.
- Domestic Fiction — 'Poor People' features the reality of poverty in the Russian society of Dostoevsky's time. The novel's domestic focus classifies it within the genre of domestic fiction.
- Psychological Fiction — The novel provides deep insight into the mental and emotional states of the characters in response to their socio-economic conditions, thus falling into the psychological fiction genre.
Tags
Poverty · Social inequality · Mental illness · Addiction · Abuse · Desperation · Hopelessness · Loneliness · Isolation · Dehumanization · Exploitation · Injustice
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Fyodor Dostoevsky
- Date: 1846 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literature & Fiction, Classics, Domestic Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Epistolary Fiction
- Length: 66,124 words
- Structure: 56 chapters, 357 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Contents
- 8th April
- 8th April
- 8th April
- 9th April
- 12th April
- 25th April
- 20th May
- 1st June
- CHAPTER 9
- 11th June
- 12th June
- 20th June
- 21st June
- 22nd June
- 25th June
- 26th June
- 27th June
- 28th June
- 1st July
- 1st July
- 6th July
- 7th July
- 8th July
- 27th July
- 28th July
- 28th July
- 29th July
- 1st August
- 2nd August
- 3rd August
- 4th August
- 4th August
- 5th August
- 5th August
- 11th August
- 13th August
- 14th August
- 19th August
- 21st August
- 3rd September
- 5th September
- 9th September
- 10th September
- 11th September
- 15th September
- 18th September
- 19th September
- 23rd September
- 23rd September
- 27th September
- 27th September
- 28th September
- 28th September
- 29th September
- 30th September
- Epilogue