White Nights

"e;White Nights"e;, a novella by Fyodor Dostoevsky published in 1848, departs from the author's usual social and political themes, offering the reader a sentimental and romantic story. The action takes place in St. Petersburg during the so-called White Nights, a phenomenon characteristic of Russia's northern latitudes, when twilight almost never falls, creating a surreal atmosphere ideal for the meeting of the protagonist, simply called the "e;Dreamer"e;, and Nastenka, an equally dreamy young woman.