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Title: A Russian Proprietor, and Other Stories

Note: Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Contents: A Russian proprietor -- Lucerne -- Recollections of a scorer -- Albert -- Two hussars -- Three deaths -- A prisoner in the Caucasus.

Credits: Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Odessa Paige Turner, and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
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Summary: "A Russian Proprietor and Other Stories" by Count Lyof N. Tolstoï is a collection of short stories written in the mid-19th century. This collection includes tales that explore the complexities of rural life in Russia, focusing on themes of social responsibility, the struggle for justice, and the contrasting perspectives of the landowners and their peasantry. In particular, the titular story introduces Prince Nekhliudof, a young landowner who seeks to improve the lives of his serfs while grappling with the stark realities of their hardships. The beginning of "A Russian Proprietor" sets the stage for Nekhliudof's internal conflict as he embarks on his summer of country life at his estate. The young prince writes to his aunt about his ambition to be a farmer and support his serfs, highlighting his sense of duty towards their welfare. However, his idealism is met with skepticism from his experienced aunt, who warns him against naivety in believing he can enact such change. As the narrative unfolds, Nekhliudof interacts with various serfs, confronting their grim living conditions while trying to establish a sense of order. This opening portion effectively foreshadows the themes of social change and the emotional burdens of landownership that will permeate the stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Tolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828-1910

Translator: Dole, Nathan Haskell, 1852-1935

EBook No.: 41119

Published: Oct 21, 2012

Downloads: 112

Language: English

Subject: Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction

Subject: Tolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828-1910 -- Translations into English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: A Russian Proprietor, and Other Stories

Note: Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Contents: A Russian proprietor -- Lucerne -- Recollections of a scorer -- Albert -- Two hussars -- Three deaths -- A prisoner in the Caucasus.

Credits: Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Odessa Paige Turner, and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/American
Libraries.)

Summary: "A Russian Proprietor and Other Stories" by Count Lyof N. Tolstoï is a collection of short stories written in the mid-19th century. This collection includes tales that explore the complexities of rural life in Russia, focusing on themes of social responsibility, the struggle for justice, and the contrasting perspectives of the landowners and their peasantry. In particular, the titular story introduces Prince Nekhliudof, a young landowner who seeks to improve the lives of his serfs while grappling with the stark realities of their hardships. The beginning of "A Russian Proprietor" sets the stage for Nekhliudof's internal conflict as he embarks on his summer of country life at his estate. The young prince writes to his aunt about his ambition to be a farmer and support his serfs, highlighting his sense of duty towards their welfare. However, his idealism is met with skepticism from his experienced aunt, who warns him against naivety in believing he can enact such change. As the narrative unfolds, Nekhliudof interacts with various serfs, confronting their grim living conditions while trying to establish a sense of order. This opening portion effectively foreshadows the themes of social change and the emotional burdens of landownership that will permeate the stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Tolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828-1910

Translator: Dole, Nathan Haskell, 1852-1935

EBook No.: 41119

Published: Oct 21, 2012

Downloads: 112

Language: English

Subject: Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction

Subject: Tolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828-1910 -- Translations into English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.