«Poor Folk» is the debut novel by the renowned Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky. It was published in 1846 and is considered one of the earliest examples of psychological fiction in Russian literature.The novel is presented as a series of letters exchanged between two impoverished characters: Makar Devushkina low-ranking civil servantand Varvara Dobroselovaa young orphaned woman. Through their correspondencethe reader gains insight into their daily struggleshopesand dreams as they navigate the challenges of poverty and social isolation in 19th-century St. Petersburg.As Makar and Varvara share their thoughts and experiencesa complex and poignant relationship develops between them. Makardespite his own dire circumstancesbecomes emotionally attached to Varvara and endeavors to support her in any way he canoften sacrificing his own well-being in the process.Dostoevsky’s «Poor Folk» is celebrated for its compassionate portrayal of the human conditionparticularly the plight of the downtrodden and marginalized members of society. Through his vivid characterizations and insightful narrativeDostoevsky offers a compelling exploration of povertylonelinessand the enduring power of human connection in the face of adversity.