The Maids and the Cock

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

Leo Tolstoy

This work is a novella that explores themes of morality, class, and the human condition through the story of two maids who are tasked with caring for a wealthy family's estate. The narrative revolves around the relationships between the maids, their employer, and the various members of the household staff. The maids' interactions with each other and with those above them in the social hierarchy serve as a microcosm for the societal structures that govern their lives. Through the characters' experiences, the novella critiques the class system and the... AI Generated Content

Available in: English