"The Little Angel, and Other Stories" by Leonid Andreyev, is a collection of tales embodying the somber spirit of early 20th-century Russian writing. It examines deep topics like emotion, pain, and the search for meaning amidst difficult lives. Many characters contend with tough situations, exposing life's bleaker sides through a narrative style characterized by thought-provoking, melancholy observations. Early on, we meet Sashka, a mistreated and angry thirteen-year-old, who rebels by tormenting others. His journey includes defiance toward his mother and a hidden wish for friendship, leading him to a Christmas event. A small angel ornament captures his attention, revealing his desire for beauty and innocence amid his struggles. This poignant scene establishes the story's exploration of hope and despair.
The Little Angel, and Other Stories
By Leonid Andreyev
In a world of hardship, a resentful young boy encounters an unexpected symbol of purity, sparking a hidden yearning for something more beautiful.
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About the AuthorLeonid Nikolaievich Andreyev was a Russian playwright, novelist and short-story writer, who is considered to be a father of Expressionism in Russian literature. He is regarded as one of the most talented and prolific representatives of the Silver Age literary period. Andreyev's style combines the elements of realist, naturalist, and symbolist schools in literature. Of his 25 plays, his 1915 play He Who Gets Slapped is regarded as his finest achievement.
Leonid Nikolaievich Andreyev was a Russian playwright, novelist and short-story writer, who is considered to be a father of Expressionism in Russian literature. He is regarded as one of the most talented and prolific representatives of the Silver Age literary period. Andreyev's style combines the elements of realist, naturalist, and symbolist schools in literature. Of his 25 plays, his 1915 play He Who Gets Slapped is regarded as his finest achievement.
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