Eight White Nights

"Eight White Nights" is a semi-autobiographical novel by Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky, set in St. Petersburg. It narrates a short, intense emotional experience over four nights and days, during which a young man reflects on love, loneliness, and human connection. The story explores themes of idealism versus reality and inner vulnerability. The protagonist’s interactions reveal his longing for genuine intimacy and understanding amidst feelings of alienation. The title refers to the city’s summer phenomenon of nearly continuous daylight, symbolizing a period of heightened emotion and introspection.