The Snowstorm

The Snowstorm is a short story written by the famous Russian author Leo Tolstoy. The story is set in the countryside of Russia during the 19th century and follows the protagonist, a wealthy landowner named Dmitri, as he travels through a snowstorm to visit his fianc�����e.As the snowstorm intensifies, Dmitri becomes lost and seeks shelter in a peasant's hut. There, he meets a young woman named Marya who is also stranded by the storm. The two begin to talk and share their life stories, and Dmitri becomes increasingly drawn to Marya.As the storm subsides, Dmitri sets out to continue his journey, but he cannot stop thinking about Marya. He eventually returns to the hut and proposes to her, but she refuses, stating that they come from different worlds and could never be truly happy together.The Snowstorm explores themes of love, class differences, and the power of nature. Tolstoy's vivid descriptions of the snowstorm and the Russian countryside create a powerful backdrop for the story's emotional depth. The Snowstorm is a classic work of Russian literature and a must-read for fans of Tolstoy's writing.THIS 42 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.