TY - BOOK AU - Andreyev,Leonid AU - Lowe,W.H. TI - The Little Angel, and Other Stories AV - PG PY - 2015/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction KW - Short stories, Russian -- Translations into English KW - Andreyev, Leonid, 1871-1919 -- Translations into English N1 - Release date is 2015-08-04; Preface -- The little angel -- At the roadside station -- Snapper -- The lie -- An original -- Petka at the bungalow -- Silence -- Laughter -- The friend -- In the basement -- The city -- The Marseillaise -- The tocsin -- Bargamot and Garaska -- Stepping-stones -- The spy; Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.]; Original publication data not identified N2 - "The Little Angel and Other Stories" by Leonid Andreyev is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. This work encapsulates the melancholy and introspection characteristic of Russian literature of that era, exploring complex themes of human emotion, suffering, and the pursuit of meaning in life. The stories often feature characters struggling against the harsh realities of their circumstances, providing insight into the darker aspects of existence. The opening portion introduces readers to the character Sashka, a thirteen-year-old boy who feels trapped in a life filled with cruelty and neglect at home. Reflecting his rebellious spirit, Sashka finds solace in bullying his classmates and defying authority. As the narrative unfolds, he experiences a mix of emotions, from defiance against his mother to moments of longing for connection, ultimately leading him to a Christmas tree event where he encounters a small angel ornament that captivates him. This moment illustrates Sashka's deep yearning for beauty and innocence amid his troubled reality, setting the tone for the themes of hope and despair that permeate the stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49598 ER -