The Tale of Lost Time
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Summary
«The Tale of Lost Time» by Yevgeny Schwartz tells the story of a schoolboy named Petya Zubov, who constantly wastes his time. One day, he discovers that he has turned into an old man because evil wizards have stolen time from him and other children to become young. Petya decides to reclaim his time and youth. He finds other children who have also become old and together they venture into the forest to find the wizards. They manage to outsmart the evil wizards and regain their time, becoming children once more. The story teaches the importance of valuing time and using it wisely.
Date of publication: 20 January 2025
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Genre: Children's literature