Children of the Underground

Vladimir Galaktionovich Korolenko (1853—1921) — writer, publicist, social activist. «Conscience of the Era» — this is how Vladimir Korolenko was referred to by his contemporaries. The father of V. G. Korolenko held the position of a judge in provincial towns, and was a just and incorruptible man. Perhaps this is why V. G. Korolenko felt injustice so acutely and, being a kind and gentle person by nature, fought quite firmly for the truth. The novella «Children of the Underground» is a shortened version of the work «In Bad Company (From the Childhood Memories of My Friend)». The work «Children of the Underground» was first published in 1886 in the children's magazine «Rodnik» and immediately became beloved by young readers. Even today, the story of the boy Vasya, who finds companions in misfortune from another class, is read in modern schools. Read about bitter loneliness and beautiful friendship, about wealth and poverty, and much more in the novella by V. G. Korolenko. The book also includes two essays: «I Am Wonderful» and «Circassian». For middle school age.