A Landowner's Morning

Summary

In the story «A Landowner's Morning», Leo Tolstoy narrates the tale of a young nobleman, Dmitry Nekhlyudov, who, inspired by ideas of justice and humanism, decides to improve the lives of his peasants. He arrives at his estate with the intention of bettering their living conditions, but soon encounters a reality more complex than he anticipated. Nekhlyudov attempts to implement new management methods, but his efforts fail to yield the expected results due to misunderstanding and resistance from the peasants. Gradually, he realizes that his idealistic notions are far removed from real life, and he begins to understand the complexity and depth of social issues. The story raises questions about social justice, responsibility, and the moral obligations of an individual to society.