A Prisoner In The Caucasus (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161557367)

A Prisoner in the Caucasus is a novella by the renowned Russian author Leo Tolstoy. It tells the story of Ivan Ilyich, a Russian soldier who is taken captive by Chechen rebels while on a mission in the Caucasus Mountains. The novella explores themes of war, captivity, and the human condition.As Ivan Ilyich is held captive, he begins to question the purpose of war and the violence that he has been a part of. He also forms a bond with his Chechen captors, who treat him with kindness and respect despite his status as a prisoner. Through his experiences, Ivan Ilyich comes to understand the futility of war and the importance of human connection and empathy.A Prisoner in the Caucasus is a powerful work of literature that explores complex themes with nuance and depth. Tolstoy's prose is masterful, and his portrayal of the human experience is both poignant and thought-provoking. This novella is a must-read for fans of Russian literature, as well as anyone interested in exploring the complexities of war and captivity.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Omnibus of Adventure Volume Two, by Leo Tolstoy. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419181335.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Leo Tolstoy
ISBN-10: 1161557369
ISBN-13: 9781161557367
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/22/2010
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.49lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d