What to do? . Thoughts Evoked by the Census of Moscow

Leo Tolstoy

The narrator reflects on the census and its implications for society, highlighting the dehumanizing effects of bureaucratic record-keeping and the ways in which it can obscure individual experiences. The story follows a group of people who are enumerated during the census, each with their own unique struggles and circumstances. Through their stories, the narrator critiques the notion that numbers and statistics can capture the complexity of human life. As the narrative unfolds, the focus shifts from the individuals to the broader social and economic structures that shape their lives.... AI Generated Content

~1882 CE

Available in: English