Wordsworth Classics: White Nights; Poor Folk; the Double - Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky

White Nights; Poor Folk; The Double by Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky is an outstanding Wordsworth Classics collection bringing together three of the celebrated Russian author's earliest and most influential works. In White Nights, one of Dostoevsky's most beloved novellas, a lonely dreamer experiences four unforgettable nights after meeting the enchanting Nastenka, creating a poignant story of love, hope, and heartbreak. Poor Folk, Dostoevsky's debut novel, unfolds through the heartfelt correspondence between the impoverished clerk Makar Devushkin and the gentle seamstress Varvara Dobroselova, offering a powerful exploration of poverty, dignity, compassion, and social injustice that established the novel as one of Russia's earliest social masterpieces. Completing the volume, The Double presents a haunting psychological portrait of civil servant Yakov Golyadkin, whose encounter with his mysterious double leads to paranoia, identity crises, and psychological collapse. Although initially misunderstood, the novel is now regarded as a pioneering work of psychological fiction, admired by generations of writers including Vladimir Nabokov. Rich in emotional depth, philosophical insight, and literary brilliance, this collection is an essential introduction to Dostoevsky's genius and the foundations of modern world literature.

Key Topics

•Russian classic literature
•Love and loneliness
•Poverty and social injustice
•Psychological fiction
•Identity and the human mind
•Philosophical and moral questions
•Wordsworth Classics edition

Reasons to Choose This Book by Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky

•Includes three of Dostoevsky's most influential early works
•Perfect introduction to one of the greatest Russian authors
•Explores timeless themes of love, identity, and human suffering
•Ideal for students, literature enthusiasts, and classic fiction readers
•Excellent value with three literary masterpieces in one volume

White Nights; Poor Folk; The Double is an essential collection for anyone wishing to discover the literary brilliance of Fyodor Dostoevsky. Combining romance, social realism, and psychological depth, these three masterpieces continue to captivate readers with their timeless exploration of the human condition.