Dostoyevsky was greatly inspired by the works of other famous writers such as Pushkin, Gogol, and Karamzin. The English and French writers inspired him too.
The novel is based on the theme of poverty, but it very minutely explores the life of poor people, their relationship with rich people. In literary naturalism the theme of the relation of poor people with rich people is often used by authors.
Makar Devushkin and Varvara Dobroselova develop a deep friendship, but it is odd. That friendship remains strong until Dobroselova loses her interest in literature.
Quick Poor Folk Copyright Chapter Introduction Chapter History and Background Chapter Characters Chapter Style and Themes Chapter Plot Summary Chapter More about 'Poor Folk' Chapter Thoughts on “Poor Folk”