White Nights

White Nights

3.8 (10 ratings)
Nov 12, 2024 · English · Hardcover (240 pages)
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Book Details

Format Hardcover
Pages 240
Language English
Published Nov 12, 2024
Publisher Penguin Classics
ISBN-10 0241619785
ISBN-13 9780241619780

Description

Set against the backdrop of a dreamy St. Petersburg, the narrative unfolds through the eyes of a young man, immersed in his own thoughts and emotions as he navigates the complexities of love and connection. The protagonist experiences life through a prism of hope and longing, reflecting on the beauty and melancholy of fleeting moments. His encounters with a mysterious young woman reveal the depths of human desire and the ache of unfulfilled dreams.

As the nights grow longer and the city sparkles under the light of the midnight sun, he finds himself intertwined in a poignant love story that captures the essence of youth and vulnerability. This exploration of raw emotion and the interplay between reality and fantasy invites readers to ponder the nature of existence and the ephemeral qualities of life and love. Through vivid imagery and introspective prose, the story resonates with anyone who has ever yearned for something just out of reach.

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Romance Mystery Science Fiction History Humor Business & Economics Fantasy Crime Classics Nature

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 These two were interesting...<spoiler>.Leave it to a guy to confess his feelings for you while you’re mid-crashout. And word of advice on how to get girls, maybe don't trauma dump night one... </spoiler>... 

July 21st 2026

Oh, pero una parte del amor es así... injusto, no correspondido y desgarrador.

Uno sueña, se vuelve soñador y se engaña a si mismo.
Imaginamos tanto que deseamos, en nuestra soledad, que aquellos sueños sean realidad y entonces sucede; idealizamos a la persona que amamos solo por un frenético anhelo lleno de cautivadores momentos.

La soledad es parte de la vida, pero ¡que triste es vivir sin haber amado ni tener de que arrepentirse!. Vivir sin que aceptarán tu cariño...

La novela al principio me pareció pesada, conforme pasaban las páginas fue tomando forma y me permitió ver una experiencia en el amor más realista y melancólica... Amar en su máximo esplendor.

"Porque en el futuro hay de nuevo soledad, de nuevo esa
vida rancia e innecesaria. ¡Y con qué voy a soñar cuando en la vida real he sido tan feliz a su lado! Oh, bendita sea, mi querida Nástenka"

July 11th 2026

I believe Dostoevsky is beginning to become one of my favourite authors

July 8th 2026
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