God Sees the Truth, but Waits
The story revolves around a peasant woman who accuses her husband of infidelity and murder after he returns home late one night. The wife's accusations lead to the husband's arrest and subsequent trial. As the trial unfolds, it becomes clear that the wife's accusations are unfounded and based on superstition.
By Leo Tolstoy · First published 1902 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Philosophical Fiction, Drama · 3,620 words
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In the town of Vladímir lived a young merchant named Iván Dmítritch Aksyónof. He had two shops and a house of his own.
Aksyónof was a handsome, fair-haired, curly-headed fellow, full of fun, and very fond of singing. When quite a young man he had been given to drink, and was riotous when he had had too much; but after he married he gave up drinking, except now and then.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Leo Tolstoy
- Date: 1902 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Philosophical Fiction, Drama, Historical Fiction, Short Story
- Length: 3,620 words
- Structure: 1 section, 75 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The work explores deep themes of morality, justice, and the human condition, characteristic of literary fiction.
- Philosophical Fiction — It delves into existential questions about truth, guilt, and redemption, prompting readers to reflect on moral dilemmas.
- Drama — The narrative is driven by intense emotional conflicts and character development, typical of dramatic storytelling.
- Historical Fiction — Set in a specific historical context, it reflects societal norms and legal practices of the time.
Tags
Russian Literature · Short Story · Moral Fiction · Philosophical Themes · Social Commentary · Psychological Insight · Character Study · Morality Tale · Fate vs Free Will · Causality · Consequences of Actions · Justice Delayed