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Dostoevsky's evocative novella. A tale of love and loneliness in 19th-century St Petersburg. The First Night.
"A Sentimental Love Story (From the Memoirs of a Dreamer)" - Dostoevsky
Dosteovsky's haunting tale centres around a nameless, young, lonely dreamer who perchance meets a young woman named Nastenka. He experiences a brief but intense connection with her. His feelings are strong and passionate - but will they be requited.
Man Will Taylor
Natenska Phoebe-Loveday Raymond
Translated by Ronald Meyer
Abridged by Lucy Ellis
Produced by Clive Brill
A Brill production for BBC Radio 4
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Mon 23 Jun 202522:45
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