What Men Live By and Other Tales

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Autor*innen

• Lew Nikolajewitsch Tolstoi

Parameter

• 82 Seiten
• 3 Lesestunden

• Belletristik
• Klassiker
• Kurzgeschichten
• Philosophie
• Russland

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Intricate philosophical themes are explored through engaging narratives in this collection of Tolstoy's tales. "What Men Live By" follows Simon, a shoemaker whose choices lead him to profound realizations about life and generosity. Other stories include "Three Questions," where a king seeks life's most vital answers, "The Coffee-House of Surat," highlighting cultural exchanges among travelers, and "How Much Land Does a Man Need?" which challenges material desires. Each tale invites reflection on wisdom, kindness, and the human experience, showcasing Tolstoy's literary brilliance.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2021
• Einband: Hardcover