Touch and Sight by Leo Tolstoy
The story revolves around a young nobleman who becomes disillusioned with the superficiality of high society and sets out to experience life on his own terms. He abandons his wealth and status, taking up a humble existence in the countryside where he learns to appreciate the simple things in life. Through his experiences, he develops a deeper understanding of himself and the world around him, coming to realize that true happiness and fulfillment can be found in living a simple, authentic life.
By Leo Tolstoy · Genre: Philosophical, Psychological, Experimental · 130 words
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Twist the forefinger over the middle finger and touch a small ball with them, so that it may roll between the two fingers, and shut your eyes. You will think that there are two balls. Open your eyes, -- and you will see that it is one ball. The fingers have deceived you, but the eyes correct you.
Look (best of all sidewise) at a good, clean mirror, -- you will think that it is a window or a door, and that there is something behind it. Touch it with a finger, -- and you will see that it is a mirror. The eyes have deceived you, but the fingers correct you.
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Touch and Sight is listed on Textopian as a fable by Leo Tolstoy, dated Date unknown.
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- Work type: Fable
- Author: Leo Tolstoy
- Date: Date unknown
- Language: English
- Genres: Philosophical, Psychological, Experimental, Literary, Non-fiction
- Length: 130 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Philosophical — The work explores the nature of perception and reality, delving into the philosophical implications of how senses can deceive.
- Psychological — It examines the psychological aspects of perception, focusing on how the mind interprets sensory information.
- Experimental — The text employs a unique approach to engage the reader in sensory experiences, challenging conventional narrative forms.
- Literary — The writing style is reflective and introspective, characteristic of literary works that provoke thought.
Tags
Philosophical Fiction · Psychological Insight · Realism · Russian Literature · Social Commentary · Existential Crisis · Inner Turmoil · Mental Health · Sensory Experience · Perception vs Reality · Human Condition · Emotional Depth