Book cover for Polikushka: A Story of Redemption, Poverty & Human Dignity by Leo Tolstoy

Polikushka

A Story of Redemption, Poverty & Human Dignity

2025 Released
60 Pages
0-1 Hours
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The Library of AlexandriaISBN 9781804218655
Translated by Tim Zengerink

What if You Could Experience Tolstoy's Most Heart-Wrenching Tale of Tragedy and Redemption-In Its Most Compelling Form?

Imagine diving into one of Leo Tolstoy's most powerful and emotionally charged works-a short masterpiece that captures the struggle of a man facing insurmountable odds in a merciless world. Polikushka is Tolstoy's unforgettable exploration of human dignity, suffering, and the fragile hope for redemption.

What You'll Discover Inside:

  • The Crushing Weight of Poverty and Desperation - A vivid portrayal of how economic hardship drives human behavior and shapes one's fate.
  • The Hope of Rising Above One's Station - The universal longing to improve one's life despite overwhelming obstacles.
  • The Thin Line Between Dignity and Disgrace - How a single mistake can determine a person's social standing and self-worth.
  • Society's Indifference to Inner Suffering - A brutal commentary on how systems and individuals fail to recognize genuine pain and humanity.
  • The Longing for Redemption Through Small Acts of Trust - The fragile hope that integrity and faithfulness can restore honor and meaning.

What You'll Gain From This Edition:

  • A deeper understanding of Tolstoy's mastery of storytelling, moral vision, and psychological insight.
  • The ability to appreciate Tolstoy's timeless themes of struggle, dignity, and redemption without being held back by outdated language.
  • A poignant, immersive reading experience that leaves a lasting impact on your heart and mind.
  • A window into the human condition through one of literature's greatest moralists.

Order Polikushka today and experience Tolstoy's brilliance at its most intimate, tragic, and profound.

Leo Tolstoy

Leo Tolstoy

Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) was a Russian author of novels, short stories, novellas, plays, and philosophical essays. He was born into an aristocratic family and served as an officer in the Russian military during the Crimean War before embarking on a career as a writer and activist. Tolstoy’s experience in war, combined with his interpretation of the teachings of Jesus, led him to devote his life and work to the cause of pacifism. In addition to such fictional works as War and Peace (1869), Anna Karenina (1877), and The Death of Ivan Ilyich (1886), Tolstoy wrote The Kingdom of God is Within You (1893), a philosophical treatise on nonviolent resistance which had a profound impact on Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. He is regarded today not only as one of the greatest writers of all time, but as a gifted and passionate political figure and public intellectual whose work transcends Russian history and literature alike.

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