The Horse and his Masters

Series: Fables for Children, Stories for Children, Natural Science Stories

Leo Tolstoy

This novella explores the relationship between a horse and its various masters throughout history, from ancient times to the present day. The narrative is presented through a series of vignettes, each depicting a different master-horse pair. The story begins with a wild horse that is domesticated by humans, who then use it for transportation and labor. As the centuries pass, the horse is passed from one master to another, each with their own unique personality and relationship with the animal. Throughout the novella, Tolstoy critiques the treatment of horses... AI Generated Content

Available in: English