White Nights By Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Description

White Nights by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a short story, first published in 1848. The narrative follows a lonely, dreamer-like narrator who encounters a young woman named Nastenka during the white nights of St. Petersburg. Over the course of four nights, they share their stories and form a deep, albeit brief, connection. The story explores themes of unrequited love, idealism, and the complexities of human relationships.

Originally published in the journal Otechestvennye Zapiski, White Nights has been acclaimed for its emotional depth and lyrical prose. Despite its brevity, the story captures the essence of longing and the transient nature of human connections. It has been translated into multiple languages and remains a significant work in Dostoevsky’s oeuvre.