Publisher's Synopsis
The Godson is a novella written by the renowned Russian author, Leo Tolstoy. The story revolves around a young boy named Boris, who is the godson of a wealthy landowner, Uncle Ivan. Boris is an orphan and lives with his aunt, who is poor and struggles to make ends meet. Uncle Ivan takes an interest in Boris and offers to take him under his wing, providing him with an education and a better life.However, as Boris grows older, he begins to see the flaws in Uncle Ivan's character. He realizes that his godfather is a harsh and cruel man who mistreats his workers and cares only about his own wealth and power. Despite this, Boris remains loyal to Uncle Ivan and tries to justify his godfather's actions.As Boris comes of age, he must decide whether to continue to follow in Uncle Ivan's footsteps or to break away and forge his own path. The Godson is a powerful exploration of the themes of loyalty, morality, and the corrupting influence of wealth and power. Tolstoy's masterful storytelling and vivid characterizations make this novella a timeless classic of Russian literature.THIS 28 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.
