Pollyanna

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Pollyanna is a novel by American author Eleanor H. Porter, recognized as a classic of children's literature. It tells the story of the titular character, an extraordinary eleven-year-old girl with a charming personality and an infectious optimism. Pollyanna's natural joy, compassion, and love for others remain undiminished even in the face of life's toughest challenges. Rather than being changed by tragic situations or unkind people, she transforms the world around her for the better. This transformation begins when the orphaned girl comes to live with her wealthy but stern Aunt Polly. Gradually, Aunt Polly and many others in her life change as well. Goodness begets goodness and returns in kind, even during the most difficult adventures faced by the protagonist. The triumph of youthful trust, joy, and nurturing over the painful whims of fate and human bitterness has secured Pollyanna's timeless popularity. The novel's immense success led to a sequel, and the character has been featured in works by other authors and adapted for film and television multiple times.