A Tolstoy, Leo, graf 1828-1910 creator Dole, Nathan Haskell 1852-1935 text utu 2012 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "A Russian Proprietor and Other Stories" by Count Lyof N. Tolstoï is a collection of short stories written in the mid-19th century. This collection includes tales that explore the complexities of rural life in Russia, focusing on themes of social responsibility, the struggle for justice, and the contrasting perspectives of the landowners and their peasantry. In particular, the titular story introduces Prince Nekhliudof, a young landowner who seeks to improve the lives of his serfs while grappling with the stark realities of their hardships. The beginning of "A Russian Proprietor" sets the stage for Nekhliudof's internal conflict as he embarks on his summer of country life at his estate. The young prince writes to his aunt about his ambition to be a farmer and support his serfs, highlighting his sense of duty towards their welfare. However, his idealism is met with skepticism from his experienced aunt, who warns him against naivety in believing he can enact such change. As the narrative unfolds, Nekhliudof interacts with various serfs, confronting their grim living conditions while trying to establish a sense of order. This opening portion effectively foreshadows the themes of social change and the emotional burdens of landownership that will permeate the stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.) A Russian proprietor -- Lucerne -- Recollections of a scorer -- Albert -- Two hussars -- Three deaths -- A prisoner in the Caucasus. Release date is 2012-10-21 Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Odessa Paige Turner, 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 life and customs -- Fiction Tolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828-1910 -- Translations into English PG Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41119 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41119 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133935.0 41119