Polikushka Or The Lot Of A Wicked Court Servant

Polikushka: Or The Lot Of A Wicked Court Servant is a novel by the renowned Russian author Leo Tolstoy. The story revolves around the life of a court servant named Polikushka, who is a lazy and dishonest man. He spends his time drinking and gambling, and neglects his duties, which results in him being fired from his job.Polikushka's life takes a turn when he is entrusted with the responsibility of transporting a large sum of money to his master's estate. He steals the money and runs away, but is soon caught and punished severely.The novel is a commentary on the corrupt and unjust social system prevalent in Russia during Tolstoy's time. It highlights the plight of the common people who are exploited and oppressed by the ruling class. The character of Polikushka represents the moral decay and corruption that pervaded the society at that time.Tolstoy's writing style is characterized by his vivid descriptions of the Russian countryside and his ability to capture the nuances of human behavior. The novel is a powerful critique of the social and political system of Russia in the 19th century, and remains relevant even today.THIS 50 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Kreutzer Sonata and Other Stories, by Leo Tolstoy. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417923210.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.