What If the Love of Your Life Never Loved You? | White Nights: Dostoyevsky's Tragic Novella

Who was Fyodor Dostoevsky? Was White Nights his masterpiece? And, how did the world of 19th century Russia influence his writing? Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of White Nights, and the world it was born of. To sign up to our weekly newsletter Book Club Notes featuring reading recommendations, a guide to exploring the books and reviews from the community go to: thebookclubhq.com Download the Klarna app to stay on top of your money, so you can think about, well, anything else. Klarna balance account required to receive cashback points. Limitations, terms, and conditions apply. Exclusions apply. Learn more at https://www.klarna.com/uk/buyer-prote.... 00:00 Why Is White Nights So Popular? 02:15 Klarna 03:17 The Story of White Nights and St Petersburg 09:02 The First Night: Meeting Nastenka 14:56 The Second Night: The Dreamer’s Fantasy World 23:48 Nastenka’s Past and Her Lost Love 26:58 The Third Night: Unrequited Love 31:20 The Fourth Night: A Confession and a Heartbreaking Twist 34:18 The Ending of White Nights and Its Meaning 38:40 Are Dostoyevsky’s Characters Convincing? 42:41 Why Has White Nights Become a TikTok Sensation? 46:10 Final Verdicts and Ratings 49:23 Coming Up on The Book Club Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen Assistant Producer: Alfie Norris Social Producer: Harry Balden Video Editor: Joe Pettit Executive Producer: Dom Johnson