Poor Folk

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It explores themes of poverty, social injustice, and the struggles of the lower class in 19th-century Russia

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"Poor Folk" is Fyodor Dostoevsky's debut novel, published in 1846. The story is presented in an epistolary format, consisting of letters exchanged between two impoverished characters, Makar Devushkin and Varvara Dobroselova. Through their correspondence, the novel explores themes of poverty, social injustice, and the human condition. It delves into the struggles, hopes, and dreams of the lower class in 19th-century Russia, offering a poignant and empathetic look at their lives

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PovertySocial injusticeCorrespondenceStruggleEmpathyLower classHopeDreamHuman condition19th-century Russia