White Nights & Other Stories


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(4.1 stars; 38 reviews)

White Nights & Other Stories brings together a selection of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's shorter works, showcasing the depth and complexity of his literary genius. This collection features seven distinct narratives, each exploring the intricacies of human emotion and the struggles of the individual against society.

Among the stories, the titular White Nights captures a poignant encounter between a dreamer and a young woman, set against the backdrop of St. Petersburg's enchanting summer nights. Notes from the Underground offers a profound introspection into the mind of an isolated man grappling with his place in the world, while A Christmas Tree and a Wedding presents a satirical look at social conventions.

Dostoyevsky's themes of alienation, love, and existential reflection resonate throughout this collection, making it a rich tapestry of human experience. Each story invites listeners to delve into the psychological landscapes that define Dostoyevsky's work, providing a unique glimpse into the author's thoughts and the society of his time.

Chapters

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White Nights, A Sentimental Story from the Diary of a Dreamer, First Night 29:25 Read by Jennifer Anne Shivel
White Nights, A Sentimental Story from the Diary of a Dreamer, Second Night 35:42 Read by Bill Boerst
White Nights, A Sentimental Story from the Diary of a Dreamer, Nastenka's History 22:43 Read by Bill Boerst
White Nights, A Sentimental Story from the Diary of a Dreamer, Third Night 16:12 Read by Cam Ha
White Nights, A Sentimental Story from the Diary of a Dreamer, Fourth Night & Morning 27:48 Read by Ulf Bjorklund
Notes from Underground, Part I. Underground, Chapters 01 - 03 27:26 Read by Michael Reuss
Notes from Underground, Part I. Underground, Chapters 04 - 06 14:19 Read by Michael Reuss
Notes from Underground, Part I. Underground, Chapters 07 - 08 26:39 Read by Michael Reuss
Notes from Underground, Part I. Underground, Chapters 09 - 11 20:29 Read by Michael Reuss
Notes from Underground, Part II. A Propos of the Wet Snow, Chapter 01 29:43 Read by Bill Boerst
Notes from Underground, Part II. A Propos of the Wet Snow, Chapters 02 - 03 31:28 Read by Bill Boerst
Notes from Underground, Part II. A Propos of the Wet Snow, Chapters 04 - 05 31:43 Read by Bill Boerst
Notes from Underground, Part II. A Propos of the Wet Snow, Chapter 06 23:49 Read by Bill Boerst
Notes from Underground, Part II. A Propos of the Wet Snow, Chapter 07 17:53 Read by Andrew David King
Notes from Underground, Part II. A Propos of the Wet Snow, Chapter 08 25:09 Read by Michael Reuss
Notes from Underground, Part II. A Propos of the Wet Snow, Chapters 09 - 10 28:32 Read by Bill Boerst
A Faint Heart, Part 1 21:26 Read by Corinna Schultz
A Faint Heart, Part 2 32:34 Read by Corinna Schultz
A Faint Heart, Part 3 27:01 Read by Corinna Schultz
A Faint Heart, Part 4 28:45 Read by Corinna Schultz
A Christmas Tree and a Wedding 20:01 Read by TriciaG
Polzunkov, Part 1 17:53 Read by Adelaide
Polzunkov, Part 2 27:48 Read by Iskra Nikolova
A Little Hero, Part 1 32:18 Read by Michael Reuss
A Little Hero, Part 2 30:31 Read by Michael Reuss
A Little Hero, Part 3 32:49 Read by Michael Reuss
Mr. Prohartchin, Part 1 31:38 Read by Rom Maczka
Mr. Prohartchin, Part 2 29:06 Read by Rom Maczka
Mr. Prohartchin, Part 3 27:32 Read by Rom Maczka

Reviews


(4 stars)

it was good but it could be much better if it was read by a single reader it's a little disturbing to get used to a reader in a chapter to find another reader in the next chapter

One absolutely terrible reader ruined all


(1 star)

The reader of Third Night (chapter four) absolutely ruined this! I strongly suggest that this recording is redone and replaced by any other reader. It’s unclear whether she was mocking the story or whether she genuinely did not understand what she was reading. Please replace this recording. Terrible and a disgrace to Dostoyevsky’s writing!

Notes from Underground alone make this worth listening to.


(4 stars)