The Two Pilgrims (1887)

""The Two Pilgrims"" is a short story written by the renowned Russian author Leo Tolstoy and published in 1887. The story follows two pilgrims, a wealthy merchant and a poor peasant, as they travel on foot to a holy site in search of spiritual enlightenment. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and challenges, including hunger, fatigue, and temptation. Despite their differences in social status and wealth, the two men form a bond and learn valuable lessons about the true meaning of faith and the importance of humility and compassion. Through their experiences, Tolstoy explores themes of social inequality, spiritual growth, and the power of human connection. ""The Two Pilgrims"" is a poignant and thought-provoking tale that continues to resonate with readers today.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.