This substantial collection gathers Tolstoy’s writings for children and for popular education — fables, folk tales, nature stories, and moral tales that he produced partly for the school he founded for peasant children on his estate at Yasnaya Polyana. These simple, humane, beautifully crafted stories reflect his belief that literature should be accessible to everyone and serve moral and spiritual ends.
Many of these tales are among the most beloved pieces of short fiction Tolstoy ever produced. This free EPUB download makes the full collection available to readers of all ages.