Tolstoy, Leo, graf 1828-1910 creator Trast, V. K. 1878-1953 text utu 2016 monographic fi 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Vankina Kaukaasiassa Y. m. kertomuksia" by Leo Tolstoy is a collection of narratives written in the early 20th century. The primary story recounts the experiences of a Russian soldier named Shilin, who finds himself captured by Tatar forces during a conflict in the Caucasus region. The themes of war, captivity, and cultural encounters are likely explored throughout the work. At the start of the narrative, we meet Shilin, who receives a heartfelt letter from his mother urging him to return home and see her before she passes away. He embarks on a treacherous journey between military posts, ultimately falling into Tatar hands after being ambushed. The unfolding events illustrate not only the harrowing realities of war but also delve into Shilin’s struggles for survival in captivity, illustrating the challenges and the dynamics between captor and captive, as well as the stark contrasts in values between the cultures he interacts with. The opening sets a compelling tone for a tale that grapples with profound issues of identity and resilience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Vankina Kaukaasiassa -- Paljonko ihminen tarvitsee maata? -- Kynttilä -- Kipinästä suuri palo. Release date is 2016-11-07 Produced by Timo Ervasti and Tapio Riikonen Original publication data not identified Russian fiction -- Translations into Finnish Short stories, Russian -- Translations into Finnish PG Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53470 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53470 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134231.0 53470