Project Gutenberg 2015-08-04 Public domain in the USA. 290 Andreyev, Leonid 1871 1919 Андреев, Леонид Николаевич Andreyev, Leonid Nikolayevich Andreev, Leonid Nikolaevich Andrejev, Leonid Lowe, W. H. The Little Angel, and Other Stories 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.] "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.) Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Short stories, Russian -- Translations into English Andreyev, Leonid, 1871-1919 -- Translations into English PG Text Category: Short Stories Category: Russian Literature 339725 2025-07-20T04:21:29.375048 text/html 325717 2024-10-24T17:49:13 text/html 349353 2025-07-20T04:21:33.480009 application/epub+zip 348829 2025-07-20T04:21:29.930081 application/epub+zip 214850 2025-07-20T04:21:29.636066 application/epub+zip 434917 2025-07-20T04:21:36.557011 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 415871 2025-07-20T04:21:33.211012 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 282558 2022-09-22T12:55:19.237154 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 320143 2025-07-20T04:21:29.055035 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 300369 2024-10-24T17:49:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18225 2025-07-20T04:21:36.688008 application/rdf+xml 10817 2025-07-20T04:21:29.724045 image/jpeg 1548 2025-07-20T04:21:29.681042 image/jpeg 601704 2025-07-20T04:21:29.409040 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia