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    The Heavenly Christmas Tree

    By Fyodor Dostoevsky

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    "The Heavenly Christmas Tree" is a poignant and thought-provoking short story by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. The narrative revolves around a young boy, abandoned and destitute, who experiences a series of extraordinary events on a freezing Christmas Eve. The story begins with the boy waking up in a cold and damp cellar, dressed in threadbare clothes. His mother, sick and helpless, lies nearby. The boy, desperate and hungry, ventures out into the bustling town, filled with vibrant lights, horse-drawn carriages, and joyful people preparing for Christmas. As he navigates the streets, the boy peeks through windows, observing the merriment and warmth within the houses. His longing for food and shelter intensifies, and he finds solace in his vivid imagination. The boy imagines a magnificent Christmas tree, adorned with lights, decorations, and precious gifts—an embodiment of happiness and fulfillment. This profound tale reminds us of the importance of kindness, empathy, and the enduring spirit of Christmas, urging us to reflect on the inherent worth and dignity of every human being, regardless of their circumstances.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherInteractive Media
    Release dateFeb 15, 2016
    ISBN9781911263067
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    Fyodor Dostoevsky

    Fyodor Dostoevsky was born in Moscow in 1821. Between 1838 and 1843 he studied at the St Petersburg Engineering Academy. His first work of fiction was the epistolary novel Poor Folk (1846), which met with a generally favourable response. However, his immediately subsequent works were less enthusiastically received. In 1849 Dostoevsky was arrested as a member of the socialist Petrashevsky circle, and subjected to a mock execution. He suffered four years in a Siberian penal settlement and then another four years of enforced military service. He returned to writing in the late 1850s and travelled abroad in the 1860s. It was during the last twenty years of his life that he wrote the iconic works, such as Notes from the Underground (1864), Crime and Punishment (1866), The Idiot (1868) and The Brothers Karamazov (1880), which were to form the basis of his formidable reputation. He died in 1881.

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