How Much Land Does a Man Need? by Leo Tolstoy

How Much Land Does a Man Need?

Leo Tolstoy

19 pages first pub 1886 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective fast-paced
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 Leo Tolstoy's short story, "How Much Land Does a Man Need?," is an enduring meditation on the human condition and explores themes of materialism, mortality, and man's relationship to the land. Drawing upon Biblical parables and archetypal imagery...

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3.95
based on 2,134 reviews

Moods

reflective: 85%

inspiring: 25%

dark: 22%

emotional: 15%

hopeful: 12%

adventurous: 9%

informative: 9%

sad: 9%

challenging: 7%

mysterious: 7%

relaxing: 6%

tense: 6%

funny: 5%

lighthearted: 5%


Pace

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27% of readers chose medium
4% of readers chose slow
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Plot or character driven?

24% of readers chose Plot
23% of readers chose A mix
48% of readers chose Character
3% of readers chose N/A
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Strong character development?

26% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
36% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
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Loveable characters?

16% of readers chose Yes
39% of readers chose Complicated
31% of readers chose No
12% of readers chose N/A
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Diverse cast of characters?

6% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
76% of readers chose No
12% of readers chose N/A
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

86% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
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