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White Nights

rus. Белые ночи · 1848
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Interesting Facts

  • «White Nights» is a novella from the early period of the author's work and was first published in 1848.
  • The work is written in the genre of a sentimental novel and reflects the romantic sentiments of the time.
  • The novella is set in St. Petersburg, and the title «White Nights» refers to the natural phenomenon characteristic of the city in summer.
  • The main character of the novella is a dreamer who lives in his imaginary world and struggles to connect with reality.
  • The novella consists of five parts, each representing a separate night spent by the protagonist on the city's streets.
  • The love story described in the novella is tragic, a characteristic feature of many of the author's works.
  • «White Nights» has been adapted for theater and film, attesting to its popularity and significance in world culture.
White Nights
Date of publication: 24 February 2025
Last updated: 2 March 2025
———Original titlerus. Белые ночи · 1848