What Men Live By and Other Tales Story 1 - What Men Live By

from The Tolstoy Library · host Leo Tolstoy

In which a humble shoemaker encounters a mysterious and silent stranger, whose presence brings trials and insights to the simple household where he is sheltered and taught the craft of bootmaking. Through seasons of hardship and unexpected visitors, the quiet life of the family is touched by profound revelations about love, life, and the unseen truths that bind human hearts.

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