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Discover the timeless tales of 'Master and Man and Other Stories', an exquisite collection by the literary genius Leo Tolstoy. This captivating anthology features ten remarkable short stories that showcase Tolstoy's profound artistic mastery honed over five decades. Readers will be enthralled by varied prose styles that blend humor, realism, and deep compassion, each story illuminating the complexities of human existence. In 'The Two Hussars', witness the contrasting lives of a spirited father and his cynical son, reflecting the generational conflicts that resonate to this day. 'What Men Live By' inspires with its moral lessons, revealing an angel tasked with understanding life's essential truths, while 'Two Old Men' illustrates selflessness through a peasant's choice. The titular story, 'Master and Man', offers a poignant narrative of a mercenary merchant and his loyal servant, navigating a treacherous blizzard, unaware of the fateful lesson that awaits them. This trade paperback edition, published by Penguin UK in 2005, boasts 336 pages of literary brilliance bound to enrich your collection. Whether you're a longtime Tolstoy admirer or new to his works, this collection is a must-have for anyone seeking profound literature that reflects the human experience. Don’t miss the chance to own this classic; it’s perfect for educators, students, and literary enthusiasts alike. With our efficient delivery services, enjoy fast shipping to your doorstep, ensuring your reading journey commences without delay.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780140449624
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2005
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 336
Description:
The ten stories collected in this volume demonstrate Tolstoy's artistic prowess displayed over five decades - experimenting with prose styles and drawing on his own experiences with humour, realism and compassion. Inspired by his experiences in the army, 'The Two Hussars' contrasts a dashing father and his mean-spirited son. Illustrating Tolstoy's belief that art must serve a moral purpose, 'What Men Live By' portrays an angel sent to earth to learn three existential rules of life, and 'Two Old Men' shows a peasant abandoning his pilgrimage to the Holy Land in order to help his neighbours. And in the highly moving 'Master and Man', Tolstoy depicts a mercenary merchant travelling with his unprotesting servant through a blizzard to close a business deal - little realizing he may soon have to settle accounts with his maker.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780140449624
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2005
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 336
Description:
The ten stories collected in this volume demonstrate Tolstoy's artistic prowess displayed over five decades - experimenting with prose styles and drawing on his own experiences with humour, realism and compassion. Inspired by his experiences in the army, 'The Two Hussars' contrasts a dashing father and his mean-spirited son. Illustrating Tolstoy's belief that art must serve a moral purpose, 'What Men Live By' portrays an angel sent to earth to learn three existential rules of life, and 'Two Old Men' shows a peasant abandoning his pilgrimage to the Holy Land in order to help his neighbours. And in the highly moving 'Master and Man', Tolstoy depicts a mercenary merchant travelling with his unprotesting servant through a blizzard to close a business deal - little realizing he may soon have to settle accounts with his maker.