The Dream of a Ridiculous Man

"The Dream of a Ridiculous Man is a short story by Fyodor Dostoevsky written in 1877. It chronicles the experiences of a man that decided that there was nothing to live for in the world, and therefore was determined to commit suicide. A chance encounter with a young girl changes his mind."

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dream_of_a_Ridiculous_Man