Poor Folk (Annotated)

In the spring of 1845, a struggling twenty-three-year-old Fyodor Dostoevsky catapulted to fame with his first novel, Poor Folk, crafted in the form of letters between a poverty-stricken copy clerk and the woman he loves. Through Makar Devushkin's reflections on his meager existence, Dostoevsky explores the theme of dignity amidst financial despair, laying the groundwork for his later acclaimed works. This annotated critical edition features a complete translation by C. J. Hogarth, an insightful essay on the novel's significance, and a comprehensive author biography, making it an essential read for both newcomers and seasoned fans of Dostoevsky.