Fyodor Dostoevsky’s White Nights is a deeply moving novella that explores themes of isolation, fleeting love, and the melancholy of unfulfilled dreams. First published in 1848, this classic work remains one of Dostoevsky’s most heartfelt and lyrical stories, capturing the essence of human longing with poetic elegance.
Set in the ethereal beauty of St. Petersburg’s “white nights” — those short summer evenings where the sun barely sets — this story delves into the profound emotions of its nameless protagonist and his brief but intense connection with a mysterious woman….