White Nights
Book Review
«White Nights» by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a poignant novella that explores themes of loneliness, dreams, and unfulfilled hopes. Critics note that the work stands out for its lyricism and deep emotionality. The main character, a dreamer, lives in a world of fantasies, and his encounter with Nastenka becomes a source of fleeting happiness and bitter disappointment. Dostoevsky masterfully conveys the atmosphere of St. Petersburg and its white nights, creating a sense of ephemerality and transience. Critics emphasize that «White Nights» is not only a love story but also a reflection on human nature, on how people often live in illusions, fearing to face reality. The novella leaves the reader with a sense of sadness and simultaneously with hope that dreams, even if unfulfilled, make us feel alive.
