What Men Live By

· The Collected Works of Leo Tolstoy Boek 16 · Minerva Heritage Press
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A new translation into modern American English directly from the original Russian manuscript. This edition contains an Afterword by the translator, a timeline of Tolstoy's life and works, and a glossary of philosophic terminology used throughout Tolstoy's literature and philosophy. In this captivating short story from 1881, Leo Tolstoy explores the fundamental principles that give meaning to human existence. Set in a small village, the story follows an angel and a cobbler's encounter leading to a revelation about life and human bonds. Rich in symbolism and emotional depth, "What Men Live By" resonates with readers, inspiring introspection on qualities that define our common humanity, making it a timeless classic of philosophical significance.

Over de auteur

One of the greatest Russian writers of all time, Tolstoy is best known for his epic novels "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina." His works are characterized by their realistic detail and psychological depth. Tolstoy's later religious and philosophical writings influenced the development of Christian anarchist and pacifist thought. Tolstoy was an acquaintence of Gogol, Dostoevsky and a frienemy of Turgenev. He is known as both a novelist and one of the greatest Russian Philosophers, similar to Dostoevsky.

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