The Wonderful Doctor. Stories

Alexander Ivanovich Kuprin 1870—1938 — a famous Russian writer, author of novels, stories, essays, and tales. The most well-known works of Kuprin, «The Garnet Bracelet», «Olesya», and «The Junkers», have made him a classic of domestic and world literature. His stories for children teach kindness towards others and helping them. The character of the story «The Wonderful Doctor», Professor Pirogov, is a model of mercy and love. In his childhood, he himself experienced a wonderful incident that inspired him to become a doctor and save people. For the impoverished Mertsalov family, the doctor is a true guardian angel: he not only treats the sick girl but also changes the lives of the heroes. Through this story, the young reader learns that even a single good deed can make the world a better place. The collection also includes stories and novellas: «The Pianist», «The Bonza», «Brave Runaways», «Yu-yu», «The White Poodle», and other works from the school curriculum.