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'My God A whole minute of bliss Is that really so little for the whole of a man's life?'

A poignant tale of love and loneliness from Russia's foremost writer.

One of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic... Read Full Overview

White Nights, is a classic short story by Fyodor Dostoevsky, one of the worlds most loved and respected authors. Set in St. Petersburg, this is a deep and moving story of a young man battling with his inner restlessness. A light and tender narrative, it journeys deep into the... Read Full Overview

Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world's greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith.

This edition includes: Literary analysis featuring citations and comments Added historical context In the heart of St. Petersburg during an enchanting winter, a solitary dreamer finds himself wandering the city's streets, consumed by longing. One fateful night, he encounters... Read Full Overview

Embark on a poignant journey through the streets of St. Petersburg with Fyodor Dostoevsky's "White Nights." This classic novella weaves an intricate tapestry of longing and ephemeral romance, capturing the essence of human emotion in a world where dreams and reality blur. Meet... Read Full Overview

**White Nights Dostoevsky: A Tale of Love and Solitude** Step into the enchanting world of White Nights , a masterpiece by Fyodor Dostoevsky. This timeless novella, celebrated for its poetic beauty and emotional depth, explores the profound themes of love, loneliness, and human... Read Full Overview

White Nights

White Nights by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a poignant short story set in the captivating summer nights of St. Petersburg.

Dive into the heartrending tale of a young man's search for connection and love in the bustling streets of Saint Petersburg. Join him on a journey of longing and unrequited affection as he grapples with the depths of loneliness. Will he find solace in the arms of the captivating... Read Full Overview

In Fyodor Dostoevsky's White Nights, a young man grapples with profound feelings of isolation and solitude in the bustling city of Saint Petersburg. Amidst his desolation, he encounters a captivating young woman with whom he forms a deep emotional connection. As their bond intensifies,... Read Full Overview

Noches blancas es la novela sentimental de un so ador que persigue sus quimeras en medio de la soledad y la pobreza. La aparici n de la bella N stenka iluminar su existencia con un fulgor tr gico. El hecho de haber presentido el amor en sus sinceras conversaciones con ella,... Read Full Overview

N tochka Nezv nova o Ni tochka Nezv nova es una obra escrita por el escritor Fi dor Dostoyevski que se public en 1849. La novela est escrita en primera persona por su personaje principal, Ni tochka Nezv nova. Esta obra fue fuertemente criticada en su poca por el cr tico literario... Read Full Overview

WHITE NIGHTS A SENTIMENTAL STORY FROM THE DIARY OF A DREAMER

White Nights is a short story by Fyodor Dostoevsky that was published in 1848. Set in St. Petersburg, it is the story of a young man fighting his inner restlessness.

Un joven solitario e introvertido narra c mo conoce de forma accidental a una muchacha durante una noche blanca, fen meno que se da en la ciudad rusa durante la poca del solsticio de verano y a causa del cual la oscuridad nunca es completa. Tras el primer encuentro, la pareja... Read Full Overview

White Nights is one of Dostoyevsky's shorter works told from the standpoint of an ultimate introvert, brought briefly out of his shell by love. It might have been written 170 years ago, but certain aspects of it are very relatable to the modern reader, especially to those of... Read Full Overview

== Special Edition for Low Vision Readers ==
Saint Petersburg can be a lonely place. A chance meeting of two hearts can change everything, even if only for a few nights. A timeless tale of unrequited love.

Instead of memorizing vocabulary words, work your way through an actual well-written novel. Even novices can follow along as each individual English paragraph is paired with the corresponding Russian paragraph. It won't be an easy project, but you'll learn a lot.

In the stories in this volume Dostoevsky explores both the figure of the dreamer divorced from reality and also his own ambiguous attitude to utopianism, themes central to many of his great novels. In White Nights the apparent idyll of the dreamer's romantic fantasies disguises... Read Full Overview