How Much Land Does A Man Need?

Name: How Much Land Does A Man Need?
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
SKU: 9780141397740
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By Leo Tolstoy

Series: Penguin Little Black Classics

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( 14,842 ratings, 1,722 reviews)

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How Much Land Does A Man Need? by Leo Tolstoy is a profound tale about a peasant named Pahom who believes that owning more land will solve all his problems. His relentless pursuit of land acquisition, driven by greed and ambition, leads to an unexpected conclusion about the true necessities of life. Rich with moral insights, the story explores the dangers of unchecked desires and the quest for ever-increasing wealth.
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You might enjoy this intriguing moral tale if you're drawn to stories exploring themes of greed, ambition, and the human condition. This book serves as a reflection on the consequences of unchecked desires and offers a powerful, timeless message about what truly matters in life.

How Much Land Does A Man Need?

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A parable of a Russian peasant's bargain with the devil - considered by James Joyce to be the world's greatest story.

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How Much Land Does a Man Need? by Leo Tolstoy is often praised for its timeless exploration of greed and human desire. Critics appreciate the novella's powerful moral and its concise storytelling, which delivers a compelling message about the dangers of wanting more than one needs. The narrative is noted for its straightforward yet profound approach, capturing the essence of human folly through its well-crafted plot and memorable conclusion.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141397740

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 February 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Translated by Ronald Wilks

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 160.0mm

Weight: 54g

Pages: 64

Collections

Fiction General Fiction Leo Tolstoy Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: Penguin Little Black Classics

About the Author

Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910). Tolstoy's works available in Penguin Classics are Anna Karenina, War and Peace, Childhood, Boyhood, Youth,The Cossacks and Other Stories, The Kreutzer Sonata and Other Stories, What is art?, Resurrection, The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Other Stories, Master and Man and Other Stories, How Much Land Does A Man Need? & Other Stories, A Confession and Other Religious Writings and Last steps- The Late Writings of Leo Tolstoy.