The White Poodle

Summary

The novella "The White Poodle" by Alexander Kuprin tells the story of the adventures of traveling performers: the old man Lodyzhkin, the boy Seryozha, and the white poodle Arto. They make a living by performing in resort towns. One day, they arrive at a wealthy household where a spoiled boy named Trilly desires to have Arto. His parents offer to buy the poodle, but Lodyzhkin refuses. The servant then steals the dog. Seryozha and Lodyzhkin decide to retrieve Arto and, after overcoming numerous challenges, they rescue him. The story highlights the importance of friendship, loyalty, and resilience in the face of injustice.