Polikushka

Polikushka is a novella written by the famous Russian author Leo Tolstoy. The story is set in rural Russia during the 19th century and follows the life of a peasant named Polikushka. Polikushka is a simple man who works hard to provide for his family, but he is also a heavy drinker and gambler. One day, he is sent on a mission to deliver a message to a wealthy landowner, and he becomes enamored with the luxurious lifestyle of the upper class.As he spends more time with the landowner and his family, Polikushka becomes increasingly disillusioned with his own life and begins to dream of a better future. However, his attempts to improve his situation only lead to more trouble, and he ultimately finds himself caught between his loyalty to his family and his desire for a better life.Through Polikushka's story, Tolstoy explores themes of social inequality, the corrupting influence of wealth, and the struggle for personal fulfillment. The novella is a poignant and insightful commentary on the human condition, and it remains a classic of Russian literature to this day.THIS 78 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Cossacks, Sevastopol, The Invaders and Other Stories, by Leo Tolstoy. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417917644.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.