{"product_id":"poor-folk-tim-zengerink-9781804214992","title":"Poor Folk: A Heartfelt Story of Love, Poverty, and Human Struggle (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much suffering can a kind heart endure?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Poor Folk, Fyodor Dostoevsky delivers a deeply moving epistolary novel that reveals the struggles of the impoverished through an intimate exchange of letters. Makar Devushkin, a poor government clerk, finds solace in his correspondence with Varvara Dobroselova, a young woman also trapped in a life of hardship. Their letters-filled with love, despair, and longing-reveal the pain of social isolation and the quiet endurance of those who live in poverty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Makar sacrifices his own well-being to support Varvara, his dignity is tested against the harsh realities of an uncaring society. Through his words, Dostoevsky masterfully explores themes of human compassion, self-sacrifice, and the invisible suffering of the lower class.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You'll Discover in This Modern Translation: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Poignant Tale of Poverty and Love\u003c\/strong\u003e - Experience the deeply personal struggles of two people trying to hold on to hope in a world of suffering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Masterpiece of Russian Realism\u003c\/strong\u003e - Witness the raw emotions and unfiltered realities of 19th-century Russian society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Modern, Accessible Translation\u003c\/strong\u003e - This adaptation retains the heart and soul of Dostoevsky's novel while making it readable for contemporary audiences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn Unforgettable Exploration of Human Resilience\u003c\/strong\u003e - Discover how dignity, kindness, and love can persist even in the harshest conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than just a story of economic hardship, Poor Folk is a timeless meditation on social injustice, human dignity, and the quiet tragedies of everyday life. Dostoevsky's first novel remains a powerful and emotional journey that resonates with readers to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan kindness and love overcome the crushing weight of poverty? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet your copy today and experience one of the most heartfelt and compassionate novels ever written.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tim Zengerink\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 180421499X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781804214992\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Library of Alexandria\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/18\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 162\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.81lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d","brand":"Tim Zengerink","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48447074205951,"sku":"9781804214992","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_80d8b3c2-7753-4dcc-b961-6c2a7deb42e0.jpg?v=1777228642","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/poor-folk-tim-zengerink-9781804214992","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}