Project Gutenberg
2011-12-06
Public domain in the USA.
561
Dostoyevsky, Fyodor
1821
1881
Dostoevsky, Fyodor
Dostoievski, Fédor Mikhailovitch
Достоевский, Фёдор Михайлович
Dostoievski, Fiodor
Dostoievski, Fedor Mikhailovitch
Dostoyevsky, F. M.
Dostojewski, Fjodor Michailowitsch
Dostoyevsky, Fyodor Mikhailovich
Dostoevsky, Feodor
Whishaw, Frederick
1854
1934
Whishaw, Frederick J.
Whishaw, Fred
Uncle's Dream; and The Permanent Husband
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncle%27s_Dream
"Uncle's Dream" and "The Permanent Husband" by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The stories explore themes of social dynamics, personal relationships, and the intricacies of human psychology, typical of Dostoevsky's works. The opening story, "Uncle's Dream," introduces readers to the manipulative and influential figure of Maria Alexandrovna Moskaleva, a woman of high social standing in the town of Mordasoff, who expertly navigates gossip and scandal in her community. At the start of "Uncle's Dream," we meet Maria Alexandrovna, a character whose strong presence demands attention and respect, even if few actually love her. As the tale unfolds, it is revealed that her husband has been sent to the countryside due to his incompetence, allowing her to wield full control over social matters in the town. The story sets the stage for intriguing developments with the unexpected visit of Prince K---, which promises to upend the social order in Mordasoff, igniting Maria Alexandrovna’s ambitions and complicating her relationships with others, including her unmarried daughter, Zina. The opening portrays a blend of humor and social commentary, drawing readers into the complexities of provincial life and the characters’ interactions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
en
Russia -- Social life and customs -- 1533-1917 -- Fiction
Princes -- Russia -- Fiction
PG
Text
Category: Short Stories
Category: Russian Literature
955610
2025-08-15T12:35:14.278149
text/html
1018126
2011-12-06T22:16:40
text/html
365420
2025-08-15T12:35:28.615067
application/epub+zip
377294
2025-08-15T12:35:18.416114
application/epub+zip
1896606
2011-12-06T22:17:25
application/pdf
335197
2025-08-15T12:35:16.737119
application/epub+zip
690399
2025-08-15T12:35:35.751039
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
592631
2025-08-15T12:35:27.475054
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
170044
2022-09-17T12:47:57.823045
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
612162
2025-08-15T12:35:12.519154
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
613111
2020-06-17T05:54:41
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
599548
2011-12-06T22:17:26
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
599546
2011-12-06T22:17:26
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
27232
2025-08-15T12:35:35.921028
application/rdf+xml
646160
2011-12-06T22:17:26
application/prs.tei
15951
2025-08-15T12:35:17.319093
image/jpeg
3704
2025-08-15T12:35:17.033105
image/jpeg
225011
2020-06-17T05:54:41
application/octet-stream
application/zip
223193
2011-12-06T22:17:26
application/octet-stream
application/zip
280058
2011-12-06T22:16:41
application/octet-stream
application/zip
555856
2011-12-06T22:17:25
application/octet-stream
application/zip
248651
2011-12-06T22:17:26
application/octet-stream
application/zip
223141
2011-12-06T22:17:26
application/octet-stream
application/zip
358013
2025-08-15T12:35:14.336167
application/octet-stream
application/zip
Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at
https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog
en.wikipedia
en.wikipedia