The Snowstorm (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161573619)

The Snowstorm is a short story written by the renowned Russian author, Leo Tolstoy. The story is set in rural Russia and follows the journey of a wealthy landowner named Dmitri Ivanovich, who is traveling to visit his fianc�����e, Katerina Lvovna. However, on his way, he gets caught in a blizzard and seeks refuge in a small hut owned by a poor peasant family.As the night progresses, Dmitri becomes increasingly attracted to the peasant's daughter, Masha. Despite his engagement, he succumbs to his desires and spends the night with her. The next morning, the snowstorm clears, and Dmitri continues his journey, feeling guilty and ashamed of his actions.The Snowstorm is a poignant tale that explores themes of love, desire, and morality. Tolstoy's masterful storytelling and vivid descriptions of the harsh Russian winter make this short story a must-read for fans of classic literature.THIS 42 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Master and Man and Other Parables and Tales, by Leo Tolstoy. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417913304.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: 1161573615
ISBN-13: 9781161573619
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/22/2010
Pages: 44
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.53lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d