Description
- ISBN-13: 9780140449617
- Publisher: Penguin Books
- Publisher Imprint: Penguin Books
- Depth: 25
- Language: English
- Returnable: Y
- Spine Width: 21 mm
- Width: 128 mm
- ISBN-10: 0140449612
- Publisher Date: 01 Jun 2008
- Binding: Paperback
- Height: 198 mm
- No of Pages: 352
- Series Title: Penguin Classics
- Weight: 258 gr
Harsh –
The book offers some captivating narrative and exploration of morality, but some of the philosophical elements seemed a bit heavy-handed.
Aniket Mulmule –
This book is a great introduction to Tolstoy’s work. The stories are well-written and thought-provoking. Expect some dark themes.
Kashish Javed –
Tolstoy at his finest. The translations are fresh and accessible. ‘The Forged Coupon’ was unexpectedly powerful! Highly recommended!
Dhiraj V S –
I was blown away by Tolstoy’s insight into human nature. These stories are thought-provoking and deeply moving. A must-read for anyone interested in existential questions.
Anupriya Aggarwal –
A bit uneven. While ‘The Death of Ivan Ilyich’ is exceptional, I found other stories less engaging. Overall, a worthwhile but not perfect collection.
Arshnoor Singh Rangoola –
Interesting collection. ‘Ivan Ilyich’ is a masterpiece, but some of the other stories didn’t quite resonate with me. Still worth reading for Tolstoy fans.
Yash Kedia –
I really enjoyed the book. It was a great read with interesting stories. Tolstoy is truly a literary genius. I do feel that ‘The Death of Ivan Ilyich’ overshadows the rest.
Akshat Chopra –
A profound read, especially ‘The Death of Ivan Ilyich.’ Tolstoy’s exploration of mortality is haunting but beautiful. Some stories felt a bit slow though.
Navya –
Excellent collection of stories. Tolstoy’s writing is superb, and the themes are timeless. I will definitely be re-reading these stories again. A bit depressing though.