Poor Folk

Poor Folk is Dostoevsky's debut novel, presented through a series of letters exchanged between two impoverished characters: Makar Devushkin, an older clerk, and Varvara Dobroselova, a young seamstress. The letters reveal their struggles with poverty and their hopes for a better future.

Makar's love for Varvara is evident in his selfless attempts to provide for her, despite his own hardships. The correspondence sheds light on the social issues of the time, highlighting the struggles faced by the poor in St. Petersburg. Varvara's gradual descent into despair and Makar's unwavering love form the emotional core of the narrative.

The novel examines themes of poverty, love, and the human condition, ultimately portraying the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.