Project Gutenberg 2006-03-15 Public domain in the USA. 535 Tolstoy, Leo, graf 1828 1910 Толстой, Лев Николаевич Tolstoi, Leo Tolstoy, Lev N. Tolstoï, Léon Tolstoy, Graf Leo Tolstoj, Lev Nikolaevič Tolstoj, Lev Nikolaevic Wright, C. T. Hagberg (Charles Theodore Hagberg) 1862 1940 Wright, Charles Theodore Hagberg Hagberg Wright, C. T. (Charles Theodore) Wright, Hagberg Wright, C. Hagberg The forged coupon, and other stories First story is translation of: Фальшивый купон, Fal'shivyi kupon. Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Forged_Coupon The forged coupon -- After the dance -- Alyosha the Pot -- My dream -- There are no guilty people -- The young Tsar. Judith Boss and David Widger "The Forged Coupon and Other Stories" by Leo Tolstoy is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. This anthology delves into various themes that reflect on human nature, morality, and the consequences of one's actions, showcasing Tolstoy's philosophical insights. The characters navigate through challenges that provoke ethical dilemmas, with the titular story featuring the complexities surrounding a seemingly trivial act of forgery and its far-reaching repercussions. At the start of "The Forged Coupon," we are introduced to Fedor Mihailovich Smokovnikov, an honest income tax official who finds himself embroiled in familial disputes and a moral crisis when his son requests additional money. The interaction between father and son exposes generational tensions and misunderstandings. In his frustration, Fedor inadvertently sets off a chain of events that lead his son to consider forging a financial coupon to resolve his monetary woes. This initial scene sets the stage for the unfolding narrative that examines the ripple effects of minor transgressions, illustrating Tolstoy's masterful exploration of the interconnectedness of individual choices and societal implications. The opening lays the groundwork for the moral quandaries and human complexities that will ultimately resonate throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Short stories, Russian -- Translations into English Russian fiction -- Translations into English Tolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828-1910 -- Translations into English PG Text Category: Short Stories Category: Russian Literature 403803 2025-07-01T04:44:13.891053 text/html 417143 2021-09-03T13:58:40 text/html 231302 2025-07-01T04:44:20.959043 application/epub+zip 235481 2025-07-01T04:44:16.911050 application/epub+zip 205820 2025-07-01T04:44:15.750059 application/epub+zip 443071 2025-07-01T04:44:24.196020 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 422311 2025-07-01T04:44:20.247066 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 386961 2022-09-01T05:00:19.929898 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 352396 2025-07-01T04:44:13.358097 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 352122 2021-09-03T14:00:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20597 2025-07-01T04:44:24.328004 application/rdf+xml 18818 2025-07-01T04:44:16.251093 image/jpeg 4378 2025-07-01T04:44:15.998057 image/jpeg 133784 2021-09-03T14:00:31 application/octet-stream application/zip 140476 2021-09-03T14:00:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 227927 2025-07-01T04:44:13.920081 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia