White nights, and other stories, Fyodor Dostoyevsky

White nights, and other stories

Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Level
B2
Words
118,646
Chapters
10
First published
1846
Reading time
about 13 hours
Translation
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A collection of short stories, including the famous 'White Nights', where a lonely dreamer falls in love with a woman he meets for four nights. The stories explore themes of isolation and unrequited love. Dostoyevsky's psychological depth and emotional dialogue provide rich material for learners to engage with complex feelings in Russian and English.

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  • 8,376 distinct words, each one a tap away from your personal vocabulary list.
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