The First Distiller

The First Distiller is a novel written by the renowned Russian author Leo Tolstoy. The story revolves around the life of a man named Stepan Kasatsky, who is a young officer in the Russian army. Stepan is a handsome and charismatic man who has a bright future ahead of him. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he falls in love with a married woman and is subsequently expelled from the army.Determined to start a new life, Stepan moves to the countryside and becomes a distiller. He is passionate about his work and devotes himself entirely to it. However, his past catches up with him when he meets the woman he fell in love with, who is now a widow. Stepan is torn between his love for her and his commitment to his work.The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and redemption. It is a poignant and thought-provoking story that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the choices we make in life. Tolstoy's writing is masterful, and his characters are vividly drawn, making this a must-read for fans of classic literature.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Dramatic Works of Leo Tolstoy, by Leo Tolstoy. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417923202.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.