Pollyanna

The novel by American writer Eleanor Porter, written in 1913, instantly gained widespread recognition and is still very popular. Readers are captivated and drawn in from the very first pages by the fate of the poor orphan Pollyanna, who moves to live in the house of her stern aunt Polly. No matter what happens to her, the girl tries to find something good and joyful in everything. Her liveliness and spontaneity surprise and amuse the townsfolk, while her kindness, trustfulness, and willingness to help can melt any heart – whether it's that of an old bachelor, the grumpy, always dissatisfied sick Mrs. Snow, or Aunt Polly, who is locked in cold solitude. When misfortune befalls Pollyanna, the whole town rushes to support her, to return joy to her life. The care of those around her and the fervent desire of the girl to please everyone work miracles and lift her back to her feet.