Covetousness

Covetousness is a novel written by the renowned Russian author, Leo Tolstoy. The book explores the theme of greed and its impact on human relationships and society. It tells the story of a wealthy landowner named Ilyin, who is consumed by his desire for material possessions and wealth. Despite having everything he could ever want, Ilyin is never satisfied and constantly craves more.As the story unfolds, Ilyin's greed leads him down a path of destruction, causing him to lose the love and respect of those around him. His obsession with wealth also causes him to mistreat his workers and neglect his family, leading to further problems in his personal life.Throughout the novel, Tolstoy uses Ilyin's story to highlight the dangers of covetousness and the importance of living a simple and contented life. The book also touches on themes such as morality, spirituality, and the meaning of true happiness.Overall, Covetousness is a thought-provoking and insightful novel that offers a powerful critique of modern society's obsession with material possessions. Tolstoy's masterful storytelling and vivid characterizations make this book a timeless classic that is still relevant today.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Pathway of Life: Teaching Love and Wisdom, by Leo Tolstoy. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766106616.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.