About this book
Weiße Nächte by Fyodor Dostoyevsky invites listeners into a moonlit St. Petersburg where a lonely young dreamer’s quiet existence is upended by a chance meeting with the fragile and hopeful Nastenka. This evocative romance unfolds over a handful of nights, as the narrator’s vivid inner life and the pair’s tender conversations reveal the ache of yearning, the sting of unfulfilled desire, and the fragile beauty of human connection.
Set in 19th-century Petersburg, Dostoyevsky’s lyrical novella blends Romantic sentiment with early psychological realism, capturing urban solitude, social isolation, and the clash between imagination and harsh reality. The sparse, intimate narrative emphasizes mood and character over plot, offering haunting scenes of moonlit walks, heartfelt confessions, and the bittersweet tensions of affection left unresolved.
Ideal for listeners who love classic romance, introspective character studies, and atmospheric fiction, Weiße Nächte is a compact yet powerful work that showcases Dostoyevsky’s gift for emotional insight. Perfect for fans of literary classics, short novellas, or anyone seeking an audio experience rich in mood, melancholy, and the timeless longing of the human heart.
