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The Dostoyevsky Library · September 6 · 8 min

Poor Folk August 1st Makar

In which a humble and tender-hearted man laments the sharp eyes and harsh judgements that poverty invites, revealing the quiet indignities suffered by those of modest means. The narrative gently unfolds through a letter filled with a poignant blend of self-reproach and a yearning for compassion amidst the unforgiving scrutiny of society.

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In which a humble and tender-hearted man laments the sharp eyes and harsh judgements that poverty invites, revealing the quiet indignities suffered by those of modest means. The narrative gently unfolds through a letter filled with a poignant blend of self-reproach and a yearning for compassion amidst the unforgiving scrutiny of society.