Polikushka: Or the Lot of a Wicked Court Servant
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ISBN10: 1161581170
ISBN13: 9781161581171
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 22 2010
Pages: 50
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781161581171
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 22 2010
Pages: 50
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Polikushka: Or The Lot Of A Wicked Court Servant is a novel written by Leo Tolstoy. The story revolves around the life of a court servant named Polikushka, who lives in Russia during the 19th century. Polikushka is a lazy and dishonest man who spends most of his time drinking and gambling. One day, he is sent to collect taxes from the peasants in a nearby village. During his journey, he meets a group of robbers who convince him to join them. Polikushka agrees and becomes a thief. However, he is eventually caught and sentenced to prison. The novel explores themes such as social class, morality, and the consequences of one's actions. It also portrays the harsh realities of life in Russia during the 19th century. Overall, Polikushka: Or The Lot Of A Wicked Court Servant is a thought-provoking and insightful novel that sheds light on the human condition.THIS 50 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Kreutzer Sonata and Other Stories, by Leo Tolstoy. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417923210.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.
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