A Gentle Creature Short Story by Fyodor Dostoevskypremium off white cream pages Stitched binding Matte cover Local Premium Copy Language English Dimensions 5. 5 x 8. 26 inches Pages amount 64 Summary A pawnbroker reflects on the events leading to his young wife's suicide. Through his fragmented, emotional monologue, we learn about his cold, controlling behavior, her silent suffering, and the deep disconnect that ultimately drives her to end her life.