A Grain As Big As a Hen's Egg

by Leo Tolstoy

Overview

Leo Tolstoy's short story A Grain As Big As a Hen's Egg is a work of literary fiction that explores the notion of freedom and its implications on the individual. Through its use of symbolism and characterization, Tolstoy examines the power dynamics between people as they grapple with the concept of personal autonomy. In this narrative, the protagonist is presented with a dilemma: whether to choose autonomy or remain in servitude.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781787240742
Publisher:	Interactive Media
Publication date:	01/03/2017
Series:	World Classics
Sold by:	StreetLib SRL
Format:	eBook
File size:	640 KB

About the Author

A Russian author of novels, short stories, plays, and philosophical essays, Count Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) was born into an aristocratic family and is best known for the epic books War and Peace and Anna Karenina, regarded as two of the greatest works of Russian literature. After serving in the Crimean War, Tolstoy retired to his estate and devoted himself to writing, farming, and raising his large family. His novels and outspoken social polemics brought him world-wide fame.

Date of Birth:

September 9, 1828

Date of Death:

November 20, 1910

Place of Birth:

Tula Province, Russia

Place of Death:

Astapovo, Russia

Education:

Privately educated by French and German tutors; attended the University of Kazan, 1844-47