Tolstoy, Leo, graf 1828-1910 creator Fifield, A. C. (Arthur Charles) 1868-1945 Mayo, Isabella Fyvie 1843-1914 text utu 2012 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "What Shall We Do?" by Leo Tolstoy is a reflective essay written in the late 19th century. The work explores the profound social injustices faced by the impoverished in Moscow, as the author grapples with the moral implications of wealth and the plight of those in dire need. It critiques the societal structures that perpetuate suffering and highlights the inherent responsibility of individuals to act against these wrongs. The opening portion of the book describes Tolstoy's arrival in Moscow and his shock at the abject poverty surrounding him. He encounters beggars who navigate the streets in unique and desperate ways, symbolizing the complex social hierarchies and the often-unseen struggles of urban life. As he observes the homeless and destitute, Tolstoy reflects on the law prohibiting begging and the apparent indifference of society toward such suffering. He documents his observations with empathy, detailing encounters with and the stories of destitute individuals who scrape by in a city that is rich in resources but poor in compassion. This sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the connection between wealth, moral duty, and societal change as the narrative unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_Is_to_Be_Done%3F_(Tolstoy_book) Release date is 2012-01-27 Produced by Jana Srna, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Russia -- Social conditions -- 1801-1917 DK Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38690 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38690 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133901.0 38690