Publisher's Synopsis
The Candle is a short story written by Leo Tolstoy. The story is set in a small village in Russia and revolves around a young boy named Savely, who is tasked with lighting the candles in the local church every evening. Savely takes great pride in his job and believes that he is performing a sacred duty. One evening, however, he accidentally extinguishes one of the candles and becomes consumed with guilt. He spends the rest of the night trying to relight the candle, but to no avail. The next day, he confesses his mistake to the priest, who forgives him and tells him that it is not the candle that is important, but the intention behind the act of lighting it. The story is a poignant reminder that sometimes our intentions are more important than the actual outcome of our actions. Tolstoy's writing is simple yet powerful, and his message is one that resonates with readers of all ages. The Candle is a timeless classic that continues to inspire and move readers today.THIS 30 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.
