Poor Folk

A deeply moving novel that lays bare the struggles of the poor with raw emotion and profound insight-Dostoyevsky's first masterpiece!"

Written in the form of an epistolary novel, Poor Folk is a poignant and tragic tale of poverty, love, and human resilience. Through the letters exchanged between Makar Devushkin, a humble government clerk, and Varvara Dobroselova, a young woman struggling to survive, Dostoyevsky paints a heartbreaking portrait of social injustice and the harsh realities of 19th-century Russian society.

Exploring themes of dignity, class struggle, and unfulfilled dreams, Poor Folk remains one of the greatest psychological and social novels of all time. As Dostoyevsky's debut novel, it established his reputation as a master of realism and deep human insight.

¿ Celebrated as one of the most influential works in Russian literature!
¿ Dostoyevsky's debut novel that gained immediate acclaim from literary critics, including praise from the famous poet Vissarion Belinsky.


If you love literary masterpieces that explore the struggles of ordinary people, Poor Folk is a must-read. Experience Dostoyevsky's first novel, where he lays the foundation for his later philosophical and psychological explorations.