White Nights

A haunting tale of loneliness, longing, and fleeting connection, White Nights is one of Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s most poignant short works. Set against the luminous nights of St. Petersburg, the story follows a solitary dreamer who encounters a young woman and experiences an intense yet fragile emotional bond over the course of just a few evenings.

Through delicate psychological insight and lyrical prose, Dostoyevsky explores themes of unrequited love, illusion, vulnerability, and the human need for companionship. The narrative captures the bittersweet tension between romantic idealism and harsh reality, making it a timeless reflection on hope, heartbreak, and self-awareness.

This compact Penguin Little Black Classics edition presents the story in an accessible format, ideal for readers seeking a concise yet powerful introduction to Russian literature and Dostoyevsky’s exploration of the inner life.

Product Details

Author: Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Format: Paperback
Genre: Classic Fiction / Russian Literature
Language: English
Reading Age: 16+ years
Publisher: Penguin Classics
ISBN: 9780241252086

Delivery Time: 5–7 Business Days