ISBN: 9781442943353

A Unique Translation of the Collection of Inimitable Stories by Leo Tolstoy, One of the World's Most Renowned Authors.What Men Live By and Other Tales compiles tales that handle intricate… Mehr…

A Unique Translation of the Collection of Inimitable Stories by Leo Tolstoy, One of the World's Most Renowned Authors.What Men Live By and Other Tales compiles tales that handle intricate philosophical issues in a simple and engaging way to incite the mind. In What Men Live By you'll encounter a kind and humble shoemaker, Simon, who, one day, goes out to buy sheep-skins to sew a winter coat for his wife and himself to share. Unable to collect the full amount, he only receives twenty Kopeks to buy the skins. Simon is disheartened and spends the twenty Kopeks on Vodka before heading back home...This story, along with other subtle, beautiful, and timeless tales, will immerse you in the world of Russia's most regarded mind. The book comes with three other tales telling of wisdom, acceptance, kindness, and forgiveness.Three Questions follows the story about a king who wants to know the answer to the three most important questions in life to seek enlightenment.The Coffee-House of Surat tells about a coffee shop in the Indian town of Surat that has many travelers and foreigners meet from all over the globe to chat. An educated Persian theologian pays a visit to the coffee shop one day.How Much Land Does a Man Need? recounts the tale of Pahom, a peasant, who claims that he would not fear the Devil if he had enough land. When the Devil overhears this, he decides to put him to the test.Immerse in to examine the human condition described by one of the world's greatest pens. Digital Content>E-books>Fiction>Fiction>Fiction, ReadHowYouWant Digital >16<

ISBN: 9781442943353

One of the world's most famous writers, Leo Tolstoy, is probably best known for his epic romantic works Anna Karenina and War and Peace. In addition to being the author of some of the gre… Mehr…

One of the world's most famous writers, Leo Tolstoy, is probably best known for his epic romantic works Anna Karenina and War and Peace. In addition to being the author of some of the greatest novels ever written, Tolstoy was also a prolific short-story writer. This little collection includes four of his shorter works. First we find the titular What Men Live By, a tale concerning a humble shoemaker named Simon who while running errands stumbles upon a mysterious naked man. Simon decides to help the man and consequently discovers there is more to this person than he could have ever possibly imagined. Second in this collection is Three Questions, a parable of a king who seeks the answers to what he believes is life's three most important questions. Third in this volume is The Coffee-House of Surat, a story in which a coffee-house serves as the setting for a theological discussion. Lastly we find How Much Land Does a Man Need?, in which a peasant named Pahom proclaims that if he had enough land he would not fear the devil himself. Unbeknownst to him, Satan hears him and takes him up on the challenge. In this collection we find a common theme amongst Tolstoy's short stories, an examination of bigger metaphysical and religious questions. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper and follows the translations of Louise and Aylmer Maude. Digital Content>E-books>Fiction>Fiction>Fiction, ReadHowYouWant Digital >16<

2009, ISBN: 9781442943353

What Men Live By and Other Stories'' by Leo Tolstoy is a collection of stories that presents deep philosophical ideas. The author has asked profound questions and has lightly supplied the… Mehr…

What Men Live By and Other Stories'' by Leo Tolstoy is a collection of stories that presents deep philosophical ideas. The author has asked profound questions and has lightly supplied the readers with invigorating newer opinions. Through these stories stimulating questions are posed and amply answered. A thought-provoking read!Taal: Engels; Formaat: ePub met kopieerbeveiliging (DRM) van Adobe; Bestandsgrootte: 0.10 MB; Verschijningsdatum: april 2009; ISBN13: 9781442943353; , Engelstalig | Ebook | 2009, Boeken, Readhowyouwant<

ISBN: 9781442943353

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ISBN: 9781442943353

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