Sad, touching, and piercing stories by Leonid Andreyev make you think about humanity, teaching mercy, empathy, and kindness.
The works "Petka at the Dacha," "Kusaka," "Little Angel," and "Valya" are intended for middle and high school students and are recommended for reading as part of the school curriculum.
This edition also includes unusual satirical fairy tales, which the author defined as "Tales not quite for children": "The Little Nut," "The Villain," "A Counterfeit Ruble and a Kind Uncle," "Earth," and "The Brave Wolf."