Description
On a bitter Christmas Eve, an impoverished and abandoned boy struggles against the cold and the indifference of the world around him. As his earthly ordeal gives way to a vision of a radiant Christmas celebration, he encounters other children whose lives have been marked by suffering and loss. Blending stark social realism with spiritual wonder, this poignant tale explores poverty, compassion, innocence, and the promise of redemption. Its emotional directness and haunting imagery make it a powerful example of Dostoievski’s concern for society’s most vulnerable.
Available Editions
paperback
Creative Education
Published Jan 1, 1992
32 pages
ISBN: 9780886824921
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Details
First Published
1876
Language
eng
Translation
Original: Мальчик у Христа на ёлке
From: rus
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Heavenly Christmas Tree by Fyodor Dostoevsky.