A fairy tale of 19th century St. Petersburg in which a magic hen aids little Alyosha in coping with school and the terrors of everyday life.
Antoni Pogorelski Book order
January 1, 1787 – July 21, 1836
Antony Pogorelsky was a Russian prose writer whose remarkable set of stories drew from German fantastic traditions and anticipated the works of later Russian literary giants. He is celebrated for writing the first Russian book focused on childhood, a fairy tale penned for his nephew. Pogorelsky's novel, a blend of sentimental and romantic elements, was also met with acclaim from the public and critics alike.
- 1984
