The Raid
The Raid is a short story written by the renowned Russian author Leo Tolstoy. The story takes place during the Crimean War, where a group of Russian soldiers are tasked with raiding a Turkish village. However, as they approach the village, they begin to question the morality of their mission and the consequences of their actions.The story explores themes of morality, duty, and the effects of war on individuals. It also delves into the complexities of human nature and the struggle between following orders and doing what is right.Tolstoy's writing style is known for its vivid descriptions and emotional depth, and The Raid is no exception. The story is a thought-provoking and powerful commentary on the nature of war and the human condition.THIS 36 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.
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The Raid
The Raid is a short story written by the renowned Russian author Leo Tolstoy. The story takes place during the Crimean War, where a group of Russian soldiers are tasked with raiding a Turkish village. However, as they approach the village, they begin to question the morality of their mission and the consequences of their actions.The story explores themes of morality, duty, and the effects of war on individuals. It also delves into the complexities of human nature and the struggle between following orders and doing what is right.Tolstoy's writing style is known for its vivid descriptions and emotional depth, and The Raid is no exception. The story is a thought-provoking and powerful commentary on the nature of war and the human condition.THIS 36 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.
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The Raid

The Raid

by Leo Tolstoy
The Raid

The Raid

by Leo Tolstoy

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The Raid is a short story written by the renowned Russian author Leo Tolstoy. The story takes place during the Crimean War, where a group of Russian soldiers are tasked with raiding a Turkish village. However, as they approach the village, they begin to question the morality of their mission and the consequences of their actions.The story explores themes of morality, duty, and the effects of war on individuals. It also delves into the complexities of human nature and the struggle between following orders and doing what is right.Tolstoy's writing style is known for its vivid descriptions and emotional depth, and The Raid is no exception. The story is a thought-provoking and powerful commentary on the nature of war and the human condition.THIS 36 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781162876146
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing Company
Publication date: 09/10/2010
Pages: 38
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.08(d)

About the Author

About The Author

A Russian author of novels, short stories, plays, and philosophical essays, Count Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) was born into an aristocratic family and is best known for the epic books War and Peace and Anna Karenina, regarded as two of the greatest works of Russian literature. After serving in the Crimean War, Tolstoy retired to his estate and devoted himself to writing, farming, and raising his large family. His novels and outspoken social polemics brought him world-wide fame.

Date of Birth:

September 9, 1828

Date of Death:

November 20, 1910

Place of Birth:

Tula Province, Russia

Place of Death:

Astapovo, Russia

Education:

Privately educated by French and German tutors; attended the University of Kazan, 1844-47
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