The Monkey and the Pease

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

Leo Tolstoy

This work is a philosophical novella that explores the nature of morality and free will through the story of a peasant who kills a nobleman in self-defense. The narrative revolves around the moral implications of the peasant's actions, with some arguing that he has committed murder, while others see it as an act of justified self-preservation. Throughout the text, Tolstoy raises questions about the nature of morality and whether it is based on societal norms or universal principles.... AI Generated Content

Available in: English