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Tolstoi for the Young: Moral Tales and Stories by Leo Tolstoy
Paperback
Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781515406204
Publisher: Wilder Publications
Published: Apr 11 2016
Pages: 92
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.22 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A collection of moral and instructive tales by the great Russian writer Leo Tolstoy, presenting stories written to introduce younger readers to enduring lessons of character, compassion, and wisdom.
During the later years of his life, Tolstoy devoted considerable attention to the education of children and the moral instruction of ordinary readers. In addition to his great novels, he wrote a number of shorter stories and parables designed to communicate simple but profound truths about honesty, humility, labour, kindness, and the responsibilities people owe one another.
The stories gathered in Tolstoi for the Young reflect this educational purpose. Written in clear and direct language, they present memorable episodes drawn from everyday life-moments in which ordinary individuals confront questions of conscience, justice, and generosity. Through these narratives Tolstoy sought to illustrate how moral insight often emerges from the simplest experiences.
Although intended for younger readers, these tales carry the distinctive philosophical spirit that runs throughout Tolstoy's work. Their reflections on human character and moral responsibility continue to speak to readers of all ages, offering thoughtful lessons drawn from one of the most influential writers of world literature.
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