The Snowstorm

By Leo Tolstoy

Book Overview

The Snowstorm is a short story written by the renowned Russian author Leo Tolstoy. The story is set in the 19th century and follows the journey of a young nobleman named Dmitri Ivanovich as he travels through a snowstorm to visit his fianc�����e, Katerina Matveyevna. As the storm intensifies, Dmitri becomes disoriented and loses his way. He seeks shelter in a peasant's hut where he meets a young woman named Marya who offers him warmth and hospitality. However, Dmitri's sense of duty and honor towards his fianc�����e compels him to continue his journey, and he sets out once again into the blizzard.As he struggles through the snow, Dmitri becomes increasingly desperate and delirious. He eventually collapses and is rescued by a group of peasants who take him to Katerina's house. However, when he arrives, he finds that Katerina has already married another man. The Snowstorm is a poignant tale of love, duty, and the unpredictable nature of life. Tolstoy's masterful storytelling and vivid descriptions of the winter landscape make this a timeless classic of Russian literature.THIS 42 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Master and Man and Other Parables and Tales, by Leo Tolstoy. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417913304.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162884827
• ISBN13: 9781162884820
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"