Prepare to delve into the depths of the human soul with Seven Masterpieces by Tolstoy, a captivating collection of short stories from one of the greatest literary minds in history, Leo Tolstoy. In these powerful narratives, Tolstoy masterfully explores universal themes like love, death, war, freedom, and justice, challenging readers to confront the complexities of human nature.
In God Sees the Truth, But Waits, a merchant wrongly imprisoned for murder grapples with injustice, faith, and redemption, only to face a shocking revelation about his fate.
Papa Panov’s Special Christmas follows a humble shoemaker awaiting a visit from Jesus on Christmas Day, helping strangers while wondering if his special guest will truly arrive.
In Three Questions, a king’s quest for wisdom leads him to a hermit, revealing unexpected answers to life’s most critical questions: when to act, whom to trust, and what truly matters.
Work, Death and Sickness depicts God’s introduction of hardship to unite humanity, but selfishness deepens their suffering, until some discover that unity and compassion are the true keys to happiness.
In How Much Land Does a Man Need?, Pahom’s obsession with acquiring land in the hope of freeing himself from life’s troubles backfires, leading him to confront the limits of human greed.
The Death of Ivan Ilyich offers a profound exploration of mortality as a man faces his impending death, reflecting on the emptiness of his life and society’s superficial values.
Finally, in Alyosha the Pot, the story of a simple young man burdened with endless chores takes a tragic turn when he experiences love for the first time, forcing him to confront life’s fleeting nature.
Each story is a timeless reflection on the human condition, making this collection a must-read for anyone seeking profound and thought-provoking literature.
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On September 9, 1828, Leo Tolstoy was born in Tula Province, Russia. In the 1860s, he wrote his first great novel, War and Peace. In 1873, Tolstoy set to work on the second of his best known novels, Anna Karenina. He continued to write fiction throughout the 1880s and 1890s. One of his most successful later works was The Death of Ivan Ilyich. Tolstoy died on November 20, 1910 in Astapovo, Russia.
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