Where Love is There God is Also
In this classic novel by Leo Tolstoy, a young man named Ivan Ilyich is struggling to find meaning in his life. He is a successful lawyer, but he is not happy with his life. He is surrounded by people who are only interested in money and status, and he feels like he is missing something. One day, Ivan meets a peasant girl named Praskovya, who is a devout Christian. She teaches him about the power of love and faith, and how it can bring joy and peace to his life. Ivan is inspired by her words and begins to search for a deeper meaning in his life. He eventually finds it in the teachings of Jesus Christ, and he begins to live a life of faith and love. He finds joy in helping others and in serving God. He also finds a new purpose in life, and he is able to find peace and contentment. The novel follows Ivan's journey of faith and love, and how it changes his life. It is a story of hope and redemption, and it shows how love can bring joy and peace to anyone who is willing to open their heart to it.
By Leo Tolstoy · First published 1887 · Genre: Philosophical Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Romance · 7,315 words
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In the city lived the shoemaker, Martuin Avdyeitch. He lived in a basement, in a little room with one window. The window looked out on the street. Through the window he used to watch the people passing by; although only their feet could be seen, yet by the boots, Martuin Avdyeitch recognized the people. Martuin Avdyeitch had lived long in one place, and had many acquaintances. Few pairs of boots in his district had not been in his hands once and again. Some he would half-sole, some he would patch, some he would stitch around, and occasionally he would also put on new uppers. And through the window he often recognized his work.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Leo Tolstoy
- Date: 1887 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Philosophical Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Romance, Religious Fiction
- Length: 7,315 words
- Structure: 1 section, 152 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Philosophical Fiction — The book explores the relationship between love and God, and the philosophical implications of this relationship.
- Realistic Fiction — The book is set in a realistic world and explores the everyday struggles of its characters.
- Romance — The book focuses on the romantic relationships between its characters and the power of love.
- Religious Fiction — The book explores the relationship between love and God, and the religious implications of this relationship.
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1828-1910 · 1910 · Christian fiction · Fiction · Leo · Shoemakers · Short stories · Tolstoy · Translations into English · also · avdyeitch · away