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Ivan the Fool

Ivan the Fool

By: Leo Tolstoy
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 In the wake of a profound spiritual crisis, Tolstoy penned Ivan the Fool, a captivating fairy tale that teaches children the values of living simply, generously, and with integrity. This enchanting story critiques the harmful effects of materialism and militarism while celebrating the virtues of manual labor and the humble peasant lifestyle. (Introduction by Dorlene Kaplan)Copyright Legends & Fairy Tales Literature & Fiction
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  • 012 - Chapter 12

    012 - Chapter 12
    Dec 4 2025
    In the wake of a profound spiritual crisis, Tolstoy penned Ivan the Fool, a captivating fairy tale that teaches children the values of living simply, generously, and with integrity. This enchanting story critiques the harmful effects of materialism and militarism while celebrating the virtues of manual labor and the humble peasant lifestyle. (Introduction by Dorlene Kaplan)
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    12 mins
  • 011 - Chapter 11

    011 - Chapter 11
    Dec 4 2025
    In the wake of a profound spiritual crisis, Tolstoy penned Ivan the Fool, a captivating fairy tale that teaches children the values of living simply, generously, and with integrity. This enchanting story critiques the harmful effects of materialism and militarism while celebrating the virtues of manual labor and the humble peasant lifestyle. (Introduction by Dorlene Kaplan)
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    6 mins
  • 010 - Chapter 10

    010 - Chapter 10
    Dec 4 2025
    In the wake of a profound spiritual crisis, Tolstoy penned Ivan the Fool, a captivating fairy tale that teaches children the values of living simply, generously, and with integrity. This enchanting story critiques the harmful effects of materialism and militarism while celebrating the virtues of manual labor and the humble peasant lifestyle. (Introduction by Dorlene Kaplan)
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    8 mins
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