"Poor Folk" is a novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky, first published in 1846. The story is told through letters between the two main characters, Makar Devushkin and Varvara Dobroselova. Makar is a poor clerk who lives in a small, rundown apartment in St. Petersburg, Russia, and Varvara is a young woman from a wealthier family. Despite their different social backgrounds, the two form a deep and affectionate relationship through their correspondence. They share their hopes, dreams, and struggles, and their letters reveal the harsh realities of life for the poor in 19th century Russia. The novel is a poignant exploration of social inequality, poverty, and human connection. It was Dostoevsky's first published work and has been praised for its raw and emotional depiction of the lives of the poor.
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