What to Do? Thoughts Evoked by the Census of Moscow (eBook)

Exploring Existential Questions Through a Census in Moscow

Leo Tolstoy graf (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
237 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
405-766456361-3 (EAN)

Infos

Leo Tolstoy's 'What to Do? Thoughts Evoked by the Census of Moscow' is a compelling work that explores the existential questions of life and social responsibility through the lens of a bureaucratic task. Written in Tolstoy's signature realist style, the book delves into the lives of various characters who are prompted to question the meaning of their existence in light of the census they are conducting. Through rich character development and detailed social commentary, Tolstoy addresses complex moral and ethical dilemmas that are still relevant today. The intertwining narratives and interconnected themes make this book a masterpiece of Russian literature. Tolstoy's introspective and contemplative tone adds depth to the philosophical inquiries presented in the novel. Ultimately, 'What to Do?' serves as a thought-provoking examination of the human condition and the choices we make in our daily lives. Readers interested in profound reflections on life and society will find this book both enlightening and enjoyable.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 4.12.2019
• Übersetzer: Isabel Florence Hapgood
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Schlagworte: 19th century novel • classic novel • Leo Tolstoy • Literary Analysis • Literary Reflections • Moscow • Moscow Census • Philosophical literature • Russia • russian author • Russian classic • Russian Literature • Social conditions • Social history and conditions • Social Problems • social reform