Stories from the Arabian Nights-Laurence Housman

from Ivan the Fool · host Leo Tolstoy

In the wake of a profound spiritual crisis, Tolstoy penned Ivan the Fool, a captivating fairy tale that teaches children the values of living simply, generously, and with integrity. This enchanting story critiques the harmful effects of materialism and militarism while celebrating the virtues of manual labor and the humble peasant lifestyle. (Introduction by Dorlene Kaplan)

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