"Poor Folk" is Fyodor Dostoevsky's debut novella, presenting a poignant exploration of poverty and human connection. It tells the story of Makar Devushkin, a humble government clerk living in St. Petersburg, who corresponds through letters with the impoverished Varvara Dobroselova. Their correspondence reveals their struggles, dreams, and the harsh realities of their lives, painting a vivid portrait of the lower social classes in 19th-century Russia. "The Gambler" follows the story of Alexei Ivanovich, a Russian who becomes ensnared in the world of gambling, showcasing themes of obsession and the dual nature of fortune, set against a backdrop of love and betrayal. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 322 pages in this book. This book was published in 2019 by Forgotten Books .

Fyodor Dostoyevsky was a Russian novelist and short-story writer whose psychological penetration into the darkest recesses of the human heart, together with his unsurpassed moments of illumination, had an immense influence on 20th-century fiction. Maxim Larin was born in 1971, and lives and works in Kiev, Ukraine. He is an illustrator, character designer and painter, illustrating books, magazines and video games. He also has a private art studio where he teaches children and adults painting and drawing. Tony Evans started his career as a high school English teacher, and has a Masters Degree in Literary Research from Lancaster University. After working as a Deputy Headteacher in Bristol he became a school inspector and educational consultant, based in Leeds. He is now a full-time writer and lives with his wife in the Yorkshire Dales. Tony has a particular interest in Victorian literature and culture. His publications include a collection of detective stories set late nineteenth century England, as well as co-authorship of a book on steam locomotives and several books in the Real Reads series of re-told classics.