White Nights and Other Stories (Arcturus Ornate Classics)

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Recently brought back into the literary spotlight, this classic novella of yearning and heartbreak is presented here in an elegant pocket hardback edition with silver gilded page edges. A timeless tale of unrequited love, 'White Nights' follows a lonely young man who meets the beautiful Nastenka one night in Saint Petersburg. The following nights see them strike up a friendship and venture around the city while having conversations that still thrill readers and ring true today. Also included in this brilliant collection is 'A Faint Heart' and 'The Dream of a Ridiculous Man'. Packed with introspection and unique insights into the complexities of love and the human mind, these tales are as eye-opening as when they were first written. This handsome pocket gift edition has real collector's appeal, featuring a facsimile of Dostoevsky's signature on the title page, silver gilded page edges and beautifully designed endpapers. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series this book makes wonderful gift or collectible for any lover of classic literature. Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.