Poor People

This poignant novel is presented as a series of letters between two cousins, Makar Devushkin and Varvara Dobroselova, living in a deprived area of St. Petersburg, Russia. As they grapple with their challenging circumstances and the hardships of poverty, their friendship faces testing times, raising questions of hope and resilience. Originally written to help Dostoevsky address his financial struggles, the book explores themes of marginalization and the social realities of the time.