Tolstoy Selected Stories

This elegant hardback edition brings together ' 20 classic short stories by Leo Tolstoy, featuring silver cover embossing and gilded page edges.One of the most accomplished authors in history, Tolstoy has inspired and influenced generations of readers. While celebrated for his famously long novel, War and Peace, Tolstoy is also a master of the short story, as demonstrated by the 20 commanding tales in this collection. Inside you will find 'The Death of Ivan Ilych', 'Three Questions'', 'How Much Land Does a Man Need?' and many more of Tolstoy's finest tales, each demonstrating the raw power and emotion of his narrative genius.This gilded pocket-sized gift edition has real collector's appeal, featuring a facsimile of Tolstoy's signature on the title page, silver gilded page edges and beautifully designed endpapers. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series this book makes wonderful gift or collectible for any lover of classic literature.