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Learn about the life and works of Leo Tolstoy, one of the best writers of all time and a master of Realist fiction. Explore his novels, short stories, plays, and philosophical essays on topics such as war, peace, and meaning of life.
Explore the shorter works of fiction by the renowned Russian author, available for free online. Choose from stories such as Alyosha The Pot, How Much Land Does A Man Need, and more.
Jul 27, 2023 · Discover the greatest short stories by the Russian master of literature. From philosophical parables to historical epics, these tales explore deep themes and human experiences with gripping style.
- “The Prisoner of The Caucasus”
- “The Diary of A Madman”
- “A Spark Neglected Burns The House”
- “Two Old Men”
- “Alyosha The Pot”
- “The Empty Drum”
- “The Coffee-House of Surat”
- “The Three Hermits”
- “Three Questions”
- “God Sees The Truth, But Waits”
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Zhilin, an officer, gets a letter from his mother to come home for a visit—she wants to see him before she dies, and she’s found him a bride. He gets leave from his colonel and prepares to go. A war with the Tartars is raging, making travel dangerous. Twice a week, an escort of soldiers accompanies travelers between fortresses. Zhilin leaves with o...
The narrator has been evaluated before the provincial board, who have decided, contrary to the narrator’s opinion, that he isn’t mad. He can trace his current mental state to a few childhood incidents when he was confronted with the realities of strife and suffering. From adolescence until his current age of thirty-five, he lived normally—enjoying ...
Ivan’s family is healthy, hard-working and prosperous and they live happily. The balance is upset by a feud with their neighbor, Gabriel. A hen belonging to Ivan’s daughter-in-law flew into Gabriel’s yard and laid an egg. When she inquires about it, Gabriel’s mother respond rudely. It quickly escalates into name calling and a shouting match. Legal ...
Efim and Elisha, two older men, decide to go on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. Efim is well-to-do and Elisha is of more modest means. They vowed to make this journey some time ago, but Efim keeps putting it off to tend to life’s business. Elisha persuades him to leave the affairs of home with his son and go. Before going, Efim leaves detailed instructi...
Alyosha isn’t good at school and doesn’t say much. From childhood to the age of nineteen, he works hard on his family’s farm. His older brother works for a merchant, but is drafted into the army. Alyosha’s father sends him to take his brother’s place at the merchant’s. He’s a willing worker, completing all his brother’s tasks and more. The family c...
A beautiful young maid persuades Emilyan to marry her. They live in a small cottage on the edge of the city. One day, the king passes by and sees Emilyan’s wife. He’s struck by her beauty and can’t stop thinking of her. He wants her for himself, but can’t think of how to get her. He puts the matter before his advisors and they have an idea—work Emi...
A group of travelers meet in a coffee house in Surat. A Persian theologian who’s lost his faith sparks a spirited discussion about God among the patrons. Each believes only his people know and worship the true God. (Summary) Read “The Coffee-House of Surat”
A Bishop sails to the Solovétsk Monastery along with many pilgrims who want to visit the shrines. Along the way, a fisherman points out an island inhabited by hermits, holy men, who live there for their salvation. The Bishop is very interested in them. He arranges with the captain to delay their journey so he can visit the island, so he can teach t...
It occurs to a king that he would never fail if he knew three things—the right time to start something, who were the most necessary people and what was the most important thing to do. He sends out a proclamation, offering a reward to the man who can give him this knowledge. Many learned men respond, but they all give him different answers. Unsatisf...
Aksionov is a handsome, fun-loving merchant with two shops and a house. He was somewhat unruly as a younger man, but his temperament has evened out and his reputation is good. One summer he plans to go to a fair to sell his goods. His wife warns him not to go; she has had a bad dream and is worried. Aksionov is unconcerned. Halfway there, he stops ...
Find some of the best short stories by Leo Tolstoy, one of the most notable writers of all time. Each story has a teaser summary and some have complete summaries and links to read online.
Aug 20, 2008 · A collection of short stories by Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy (Leo Tolstoy - 1828-1910.) This is a growing collection of short stories by Tolstoy. Current audiobook length 1 hr and 48 mins.
Now, in one collection, are the 20 greatest short stories of Leo Tolstoy, which give a snapshot of Russia and its people in the late nineteenth century. A fine introduction is given by...
