This year, the Penguin Classics edition of Dostoevsky's White Nights was the fourth-most sold work of literature in translation in the U.K., highlighting a cultural resurgence of this 150-year-old novella.
The hashtag #Dostoevsky has over 34 million posts on TikTok, showcasing a vibrant community of readers engaging with the novel through fervent reviews and related playlists that deepen their connection to its themes.
Dostoevsky's exploration of alienation and longing resonates particularly with today's youth; research shows those aged 16 to 24 report higher levels of loneliness compared to other age groups.
London-based bookshop Hatchards reported sold 190 copies of White Nights in the last year alone, with its general manager calling this surge in interest nothing short of a 'phenomenon,' illustrating the novella's timeless appeal.
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