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Tolstoy's 1886 short story about a man (Pahom) who spends his life in a covetous pursuit of land and tragically dies unfulfilled in his relentless pursuit. Discovered this short story when James Lee Burke references it in one of his Dave Robicheaux books. A reminder of one's mortality and the transient value of possessions.
How much land does a man need? "Six feet from his head to his heels was all he needed." ...more
How much land does a man need? "Six feet from his head to his heels was all he needed." ...more
A short parable with a timeless message.
