Tolstoi for the young: Select tales from Tolstoi by graf Leo Tolstoy
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"Tolstoi for the Young: Select Tales from Tolstoi" by graf Leo Tolstoy is a collection of stories intended for a younger audience, likely written in the early 20th century. This anthology of fairy-tale-like narratives introduces readers to themes of morality, love, and wisdom through whimsical characters and situations. The stories often feature a blend of humor and profound insight, commonly revolving around characters such as Ivan the Fool and other simple folk
navigating life's challenges. The opening portion of the work begins with the tale of Ivan the Fool and his brothers. Ivan, perceived as foolish by his siblings, possesses an unexpected wisdom and unwavering diligence. While his brothers, Simon and Taras, pursue wealth and status, Ivan remains at home, quietly working the land and taking care of their aging parents. Amidst this familial dynamic, the narrative introduces various magical elements, such as Devilkins and unexpected transformations, setting the stage for Ivan's eventual triumphs. Jilin, another story that follows in the collection, illustrates the plight of a soldier captured by Tartars, highlighting themes of courage and resilience in the face of adversity. The beginning of the book promises engaging tales that are rich with lessons suitable for young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Tolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828-1910 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Sevier, Michel, 1886- |
| Translator | Townsend, R. S. |
| Title | Tolstoi for the young: Select tales from Tolstoi |
| Contents | Ivan the fool -- Where there is love, there is God also -- A prisoner -- Emelian and the empty drum -- The great bear -- Three questions -- The godson. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 90.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 51708 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-51708-7 |
| Release Date | Apr 9, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 383 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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