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Work, Death and Sickness | |
| Author | Leo Tolstoy |
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1903
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| Language | English |
| Original Language | Russian |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Genre | Philosophical Fiction, Russian Literature |
1903 Short Story
Work, Death and Sickness
Work, Death and Sickness is an English Philosophical Fiction, Russian Literature short story by Russian writer Leo Tolstoy. It was first published in 1903. Work, Death and Sickness is a parable alternatively titled, The Right Way, first published in 1903. It was translated by Louise and Aylmer Maude.
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Work, Death and Sickness | |
| Author | Leo Tolstoy |
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1903
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| Language | English |
| Original Language | Russian |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Genre | Philosophical Fiction, Russian Literature |
