April 8th: My Dearest Barbara Alexievna
The recipient of the letter; Makar observes her curtain signal and recalls their past intimacy.
April 8th: My Beloved Makar Alexievitch
Writes a heartfelt letter to Makar, expressing concern for his well-being and her own melancholy.
April 8th: My Dearest Barbara Alexievna
The recipient of Makar's letter; he responds to her teasing and explains his feelings.
April 9th: My Dearest Makar Alexievitch
Writes to Makar to soothe his feelings and express her gratitude, while also reporting her own illness.
April 12th: Dearest Mistress Barbara Alexievna
The recipient of the letter; Makar urges her to take care of herself and expresses worry about her health.
April 25th: My Dearest Makar Alexievitch
Barbara writes to Makar about her distressing meeting with her cousin Sasha and the cruel accusations made against her.
May 20th: My Dearest Little Barbara
Recipient of the letter; convalescent, urged to eat and regain health.
June 1st: My Beloved Makar Alexievitch
Author of the letter and manuscript, expressing her desire to please Makar and her current suffering from insomnia.
I
Narrates her childhood memories, her father's death, and her family's move to St. Petersburg.
II
Narrator of the chapter; recalls her past with Pokrovski and his father, and her grief during Pokrovski's illness and death.
June 11th: How I Thank You for Our Walk to the Islands Yesterday, Makar Alexievitch!
Writes to Makar, describing her emotional state and gratitude for the walk.
June 12th: My Dearest Barbara Alexievna
Addressee of the letter; Makar praises her beautiful writing and expresses his need for her.
June 20th: My Dearest Makar Alexievitch
Writes to Makar, urging him to buy a uniform and scolding him for overspending on gifts; refuses to continue her memoirs due to painful memories; rejects Anna Thedorovna's overtures.
June 21st: My Own, My Darling
Recipient of Makar's letter; he refers to her as his little daughter and mentions her need for an embroidered cloak.
June 22nd: My Dearest Barbara Alexievna
Recipient of Makar's letter describing the tragedy.
June 25th: My Beloved Makar Alexievitch
Returns the book to Makar, expresses disdain for it, and proposes sharing the cost of a better book.
June 26th: My Dear Little Barbara
The recipient of Makar's letter; he sends her bonbons and promises a book, while cautioning her against unsuitable literature.
June 27th: My Dearest Makar Alexievitch
Writes to Makar, expressing anxiety about a governess position, loneliness, and declining health; recalls her mother and fears dying in a strange place.
June 28th: My Dearest Barbara Alexievna
The recipient of Makar's letter; she is contemplating a journey and has sent Makar a book of Pushkin.
My Dear Makar Alexievitch
Author of the letter; expresses her resolve to leave and her feelings of dependence and love.
July 1st: Rubbish, Rubbish, Barbara!
The recipient of Makar's letter; she has apparently suggested leaving, which Makar vehemently opposes.
My Dearest Makar Alexievitch
Writes to Makar, shares financial news, expresses concern over his spending, and plans a theatre outing.
July 7th: My Dearest Barbara Alexievna
The recipient of Makar's letter, addressed as 'My dearest Barbara Alexievna'.
July 8th: My Dearest Barbara Alexievna
The recipient of Makar's letter; she had sent him a book (likely Pushkin's 'The Station Overseer') which he now returns, feeling insulted and exposed by its content.
July 27th: My Dearest Makar Alexievitch
Writes a letter to Makar expressing shock and reproach for his reckless spending and drunken behavior.
July 28th: My Priceless Barbara Alexievna
The recipient of Makar's letter; she has sent him ten roubles and agreed not to see him as faithless, and Makar values her respect as his greatest comfort.
July 28th: Dearest Little Barbara
Recipient of the letter; Makar addresses her accusations and expresses his devotion.
July 29th: My Dearest Makar Alexievitch
Writes to Makar, expressing concern for his well-being and urging him to visit.
August 1st: My Darling Barbara Alexievna
The recipient of Makar's letter; he thanks her for a chance to repay good and asks her not to blame him.
August 2nd: My Dearest Makar Alexievitch
Writes to Makar, expressing cheerfulness and concern for his well-being.
August 3rd: My Angel, Barbara Alexievna
The recipient of Makar's letter; he seeks her advice and reassurance.
August 4th: My Beloved Makar Alexievitch
Writes in distress, recounting the old man's visit and pleading for Makar's help to borrow money for a move.
August 4th: My Beloved Barbara Alexievna
Barbara is the recipient of Makar's letter; he scolds her for proposing to work off her debt and urges her to flee from her persecutors.
August 5th: Dearest Makar Alexievitch
Writes to Makar, sending money and urging him not to despair; expresses concern for his health and advises him to think of himself.
August 5th: My Darling Little Barbara
Recipient of the letter; Makar reassures her and expresses his love and concern for her feelings.
August 11th: O Barbara Alexievna, I Am Undone
Makar believes she is also ruined by association with him, and her affairs have been exposed.
August 13th: My Beloved Makar Alexievitch
Writes to Makar in distress, having burned her hand and unable to work.
August 14th: What Is the Matter with You, Makar Alexievitch?
Writes a heartfelt and desperate letter to Makar, expressing her anguish over his behavior and her fear for their future.
August 19th: My Dearest Barbara Alexievna
Makar addresses her as his dearest, responding to her letter where she expressed distress and tears.
August 21st: My Dear and Kind Barbara Alexievna
The recipient of Makar's letter; she had sent him money despite her own hardship.
September 3rd: The Reason Why I Did Not Finish My Last Letter, Makar Alexievitch, Was That I Found It So Difficult to Write
The author of the letter, who reflects on her childhood memories and expresses feelings of depression, illness, and a premonition of death.
September 5th: My Beloved Barbara
Makar addresses her throughout the letter, reflecting on her misfortune and wishing she could enjoy a life of luxury.
September 9th: My Dearest Barbara Alexievna
The recipient of Makar's letter; he sends her forty-five rubles from the money given by his Excellency.
September 10th: My Beloved Makar Alexievitch
Writes to Makar, expressing joy at his good fortune and urging frugality.
September 11th: My Darling Barbara Alexievna
The recipient of the letter; Makar implores her not to leave him and expresses concern for her welfare.
September 15th: My Dearest Makar Alexievitch
Writes in distress about Bwikov's return and his visit to her rooms.
September 19th: My Beloved Barbara Alexievna
Recipient of Makar's letter; he shares his hope for extra income.
September 23rd: My Dearest Makar Alexievitch
Writes to Makar, describing her terror at Bwikov's visit and her reluctant decision to accept his marriage proposal.
September 23rd: My Beloved Barbara Alexievna
The recipient of Makar's letter; she has apparently accepted Bwikov's proposal, and Makar addresses her with endearments and concern.
September 27th: Dear Makar Alexievitch
Barbara is overwhelmed and ill, managing wedding preparations and giving detailed instructions to Makar.
September 27th: My Beloved Barbara Alexievna
The recipient of Makar's letter; she is urged not to despair and is expecting a visit from Madame Chiffon.
September 28th: My Dearest Makar Alexievitch
Writes to Makar in distress, conveying Bwikov's anger and her own helplessness.
September 28th: My Beloved Barbara Alexievna
The recipient of the letter, addressed with affection as 'My beloved Barbara Alexievna'.
September 29th: My Own Barbara Alexievna
The recipient of the letter; she is to marry Bwikov tomorrow and leave the next day.
September 30th: My Beloved Makar Alexievitch
Writes a farewell letter to Makar, expressing her love and sorrow as she prepares to leave with Monsieur Bwikov.
Beloved Barbara—My Jewel, My Priceless One
The recipient of the letter, who is about to leave with Monsieur Bwikov.
