White Nights
About this book
White Nights by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a poignant short story about love, loneliness, and fleeting human connections. Set in St. Petersburg during the ethereal "white nights" of summer, it follows a dreamy, solitary narrator who meets a young woman named Nastenka. Over four nights, he shares his fantasies and feelings, while she confides her longing for a lost lover. As the narrator falls in love with Nastenka, her lover returns, leaving him heartbroken but transformed by the experience. The story captures the bittersweet beauty of unrequited love and the human need for connection.
Reader Profile
4.1/5 · 1016 readers · 239 pages · ≈ 4 h 26 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read White Nights?
About ≈ 4 h 26 m — 239 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is White Nights?
239 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is White Nights?
It sits on the Short Stories, History, Fiction shelves.
Is White Nights in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in White Nights?
The main characters include Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1821-1881).
Who wrote White Nights?
Fyodor Dostoyevsky.