Children of the Dungeon

Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko (1853–1921) — writer, publicist, public figure. "Conscience of the Era," — this is how Vladimir Korolenko was called by his contemporaries. The father of V. Korolenko held the position of judge in provincial cities, was a just and incorruptible man. Perhaps this is why V. Korolenko felt injustice so acutely and, being a kind and gentle person by nature, firmly fought for the truth. The tale "Children of the Dungeon" is a shortened version of the work "In Bad Company (From the Childhood Memories of My Friend)." The work "Children of the Dungeon" was first published in 1886 in the children's magazine "Rodnik" and immediately won the hearts of young readers. Even today, the story about the boy Vasya, who finds companions in misfortune from another class, is read in modern schools. About bitter loneliness and beautiful friendship, about wealth and poverty, and much more can be found in the tale by V. G. Korolenko. The book also includes two essays: "Strange?" and "Circassian." For middle school ages.