The Little Hero

Summary

«The Little Hero» is a novella by Fyodor Dostoevsky that delves into the experiences and inner world of a boy spending his summer at a country house. At the heart of the story are his observations of the adults around him, their relationships, and behaviors. The boy experiences his first feelings of infatuation towards one of the women in the house, and through these emotions, he begins to grasp the complexity and contradictions of the adult world. The novella conveys the subtle psychological experiences of the protagonist, his fears, dreams, and hopes, while also illustrating how childlike innocence confronts reality.