April 8th: My Dearest Barbara Alexievna
Narrates the letter, describes his new lodgings, his joy at Barbara's curtain signal, and his springtime musings.
April 8th: My Beloved Makar Alexievitch
Recipient of Barbara's letter; she scolds him for his costly gifts and worries about his health and living situation.
April 8th: My Dearest Barbara Alexievna
Writes a heartfelt letter to Barbara, defending his paternal affection and reminiscing about his past.
April 9th: My Dearest Makar Alexievitch
Addressed as the recipient; Barbara worries he is offended and despondent.
April 12th: Dearest Mistress Barbara Alexievna
Writes a long letter to Barbara describing his living conditions and his concern for her health.
May 20th: My Dearest Little Barbara
Writes a letter to Barbara, sending gifts and reassuring her about his well-being.
June 1st: My Beloved Makar Alexievitch
Recipient of the manuscript, whose care and love Barbara seeks to repay.
June 11th: How I Thank You for Our Walk to the Islands Yesterday, Makar Alexievitch!
Accompanied Barbara on the walk; she praises his kindness and attentiveness.
June 12th: My Dearest Barbara Alexievna
Writes to Barbara, reflecting on his long service, persecution by colleagues, and pride in his work as a copyist.
June 20th: My Dearest Makar Alexievitch
Recipient of Barbara's letter; she urges him to buy a uniform and stop spending money on her.
June 21st: My Own, My Darling
Writes a joyful letter to Barbara, expressing his happiness and plans to buy her a cloak.
June 22nd: My Dearest Barbara Alexievna
Narrates the sad event of Gorshkov's child's death, expressing pity and helplessness.
June 25th: My Beloved Makar Alexievitch
Recipient of Barbara's letter; he had sent her a book she finds worthless.
June 26th: My Dear Little Barbara
Writes to Barbara, expressing his admiration for Rataziaev and literature, and shares his insecurities about his social standing and appearance.
June 27th: My Dearest Makar Alexievitch
Addressee of the letter; Barbara chides him for not visiting and asks for his advice.
June 28th: My Dearest Barbara Alexievna
Writes a passionate letter to Barbara, pleading with her not to leave and defending his friend Rataziaev.
My Dear Makar Alexievitch
Recipient of the letter; Barbara addresses him as her dear friend and benefactor.
July 1st: Rubbish, Rubbish, Barbara!
Writes passionately to Barbara, pleading with her to stay and expressing his deep emotional dependence on her.
My Dearest Makar Alexievitch
Recipient of Barbara's letter; invited her to the theatre but is rumored to be overspending.
July 7th: My Dearest Barbara Alexievna
Narrates his past obsession with an actress, detailing his youthful folly and financial ruin.
July 8th: My Dearest Barbara Alexievna
Writes a defensive and agitated letter to Barbara, returning the book she sent. He justifies his life of humble service, fears public ridicule, and protests against the book's portrayal of a clerk.
July 27th: My Dearest Makar Alexievitch
Subject of Barbara's letter; his recent conduct and letters have frightened and plunged her into doubt.
July 28th: My Priceless Barbara Alexievna
Writes to Barbara, expressing relief at returning to their old position, valuing his self-respect and her respect above all, and detailing his return to work and ongoing debts.
July 28th: Dearest Little Barbara
Narrates his defense and explanation of his debauch, public humiliation, and love for Barbara.
July 29th: My Dearest Makar Alexievitch
Recipient of Barbara's letter; she worries about his mental state and living conditions.
August 1st: My Darling Barbara Alexievna
Writes to Barbara, defending his past actions and expressing deep shame and anxiety about his poverty and appearance.
August 2nd: My Dearest Makar Alexievitch
Recipient of Barbara's letter; she advises him against borrowing money and invites him to live with her.
August 3rd: My Angel, Barbara Alexievna
Narrates his desperate attempt to borrow money and his humiliation at the office.
August 4th: My Beloved Makar Alexievitch
The recipient of Barbara's desperate letter, whom she implores to borrow money on her behalf.
August 4th: My Beloved Barbara Alexievna
Makar writes a frantic letter to Barbara, detailing his desperate plans to borrow money and his shame over his poverty, while vowing to protect her.
August 5th: Dearest Makar Alexievitch
Subject of Barbara's letter; she notes his pale and desperate appearance and his tendency to neglect his own needs for her sake.
August 5th: My Darling Little Barbara
Narrates his failed attempt to borrow money from Markov, his physical and emotional suffering, and his concern for Barbara's opinion.
August 11th: O Barbara Alexievna, I Am Undone
Writes in a state of utter despair, feeling ruined and publicly humiliated after his private letter is read aloud and he is mocked.
August 13th: My Beloved Makar Alexievitch
Recipient of Barbara's letter; she urges him to visit.
August 14th: What Is the Matter with You, Makar Alexievitch?
The subject of Barbara's letter; she scolds him for his drunkenness, shame, and neglect of her pleas.
August 19th: My Dearest Barbara Alexievna
Writes to Barbara, ashamed of his worn boots and appearance, but tries to rationalize his poverty. He defends his age and sends greetings from Emelia.
August 21st: My Dear and Kind Barbara Alexievna
Writes a letter confessing his guilt and despair, describing his encounter with Emelia and his feelings of worthlessness.
September 3rd: The Reason Why I Did Not Finish My Last Letter, Makar Alexievitch, Was That I Found It So Difficult to Write
The recipient of the letter; Barbara mentions that she is glad he paid his landlady and urges him to repair his wardrobe.
September 5th: My Beloved Barbara
Narrates his walk, his thoughts on poverty and fate, his encounter with Gorshkov and the beggar boy, and his feelings of humiliation and compassion.
September 9th: My Dearest Barbara Alexievna
Narrates the chapter in a letter to Barbara, describing his office humiliation and the unexpected kindness from his Excellency.
September 10th: My Beloved Makar Alexievitch
Recipient of Barbara's letter; praised for his superior's kindness and advised to save money.
September 11th: My Darling Barbara Alexievna
Narrates the letter, expressing joy at his improved fortunes and recounting his conversation about his Excellency's kindness.
September 15th: My Dearest Makar Alexievitch
Barbara begs him to visit her soon.
September 18th: My Beloved Barbara Alexievna
Narrates the day's events to Barbara, expressing deep grief and bewilderment at Gorshkov's sudden death.
September 19th: My Beloved Barbara Alexievna
Writes to Barbara with news of new copying work obtained through Rataziaev.
September 23rd: My Dearest Makar Alexievitch
The recipient of Barbara's letter; Bwikov offers to repay him with 500 roubles for his services to Barbara.
September 23rd: My Beloved Barbara Alexievna
Writes a hurried, emotional reply to Barbara, expressing astonishment and resignation about Bwikov's proposal, while also showing concern for her health and their future correspondence.
September 27th: Dear Makar Alexievitch
Makar is entrusted with multiple errands, including visiting Madame Chiffon and conveying Barbara's specific requests.
September 27th: My Beloved Barbara Alexievna
Writes to Barbara, having completed her commissions; feels exhausted and skipped work; expresses hope and longing to see her.
September 28th: My Beloved Barbara Alexievna
Narrates the letter, reports his own illness and the jeweller matter, and describes his fear of bothering Barbara.
September 29th: My Own Barbara Alexievna
Writes a heartfelt letter to Barbara, expressing his sadness and resignation about her upcoming marriage, and describes his emotional visit to her empty room.
September 30th: My Beloved Makar Alexievitch
The recipient of Barbara's farewell letter; she entrusts him with her belongings and asks him to remember her.
Beloved Barbara—My Jewel, My Priceless One
The letter writer, expressing desperate love and anguish over Barbara's departure.
