Kholstomer (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781168725554)

Kholstomer is a novella written by the renowned Russian author, Leo Tolstoy. The story revolves around a horse named Kholstomer who is the narrator of his own experiences. Kholstomer is a proud and arrogant horse who believes that he is superior to all other animals and humans. He is owned by a wealthy landowner who treats him well, but Kholstomer is dissatisfied with his life and yearns for freedom.As the story progresses, Kholstomer's life takes a dramatic turn when he is sold to a cruel and abusive owner. He is beaten and mistreated, and his spirit is broken. Kholstomer becomes disillusioned with his former beliefs and begins to question the meaning of life.The novella explores themes of freedom, pride, suffering, and the search for meaning in life. Tolstoy's writing is vivid and powerful, and his portrayal of Kholstomer's experiences is both moving and thought-provoking.Overall, Kholstomer is a poignant and insightful work of literature that showcases Tolstoy's mastery of storytelling and his ability to delve into the complexities of the human condition.THIS 54 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Cossacks, Sevastopol, The Invaders and Other Stories, by Leo Tolstoy. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417917644.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 Nikolayevich Tolstoy
ISBN-10: 1168725550
ISBN-13: 9781168725554
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 54
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.56lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d