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How Much Land Does a Man Need? & Other Stories

By Leo Tolstoy
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How Much Land Does a Man Need? & Other Stories by Leo Tolstoy explores themes of greed, morality, and the human condition through compelling narratives. The titular story follows a peasant's insatiable desire for more land, which ultimately reveals a profound moral lesson about the human pursuit of wealth. This collection offers profound insights into life and character, showcasing Tolstoy's mastery in crafting thought-provoking tales.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate profound literature that explores human nature, greed, and morality. Tolstoy’s storytelling offers compelling insights into the simple yet significant aspects of life, enriched by his keen understanding of the human condition. This collection of stories is ideal for those who relish philosophical narratives woven with timeless themes.

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How Much Land Does a Man Need? & Other Stories

These short works, ranging from Tolstoy's earliest tales to the brilliant title story, are rich in the insights and passion that characterize all of his explorations in love, war, courage, and civilization.

These short works, ranging from Tolstoy's earliest tales to the brilliant title story, are rich in the insights and passion that characterize all of his explorations in love, war, courage, and civilization.

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How Much Land Does a Man Need? & Other Stories by Leo Tolstoy is a collection of short works that range from Tolstoy's earliest tales to the brilliant title story.

Rich in insights and passion, these stories embody the themes that define all of Tolstoy's explorations: love, war, courage, and civilization.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140445060

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 October 1993

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by Ronald Wilks
  • Introduction by A. Wilson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 193g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Count Leo Tolstoy was born in 1828 on the family estate of Yasnaya Polyana, in the Tula province. He took part in the Crimean war and after the defence of Sevastopol wrote The Sevastopol Sketches (1855-6), which established his literary reputation. He is the author, among many other works, of War and Peace (1869) and Anna Karenina (1877) and A Confession (1879-82).

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