Казаки by Leo Tolstoy
A young Russian noble abandons stifling city life for the Caucasian steppes to seek purpose among a Cossack community, where he is captivated by their raw vitality, hunting, communal rituals, and a passionate attachment to a local girl; living close to nature forces him to confront his romantic illusions, social awkwardness, and moral sensitivities as he witnesses honor, jealousy, and violence, leading to a painful but clarifying recognition of the limits of his idealism.
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- 1863
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- Russian
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