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"Master and Man" by graf Leo Tolstoy is a short story written in 1895. A wealthy landowner and his peasant servant set out by sleigh through a snowstorm, racing to secure a land deal before competitors arrive. When they lose their way in a blizzard, the master's greed drives them deeper into danger. Stranded in the freezing wilderness, the two men face a long night that will test not their endurance, but the very nature of what makes a life worth living. ... Read more
About this eBook
| Author | Tolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828-1910 |
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| Translator | Maude, Louise, 1855-1939 |
| Title | Master and Man |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_and_Man_(short_story) |
| Credits | Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Sacrifice -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 986 |
| Release Date | Feb 5, 2006 |
| Last Update | Feb 24, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2270 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Original page: gutenberg.org/ebooks/986