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What’s the cost of always wanting more?
In How Much Land Does a Man Need, Leo Tolstoy delivers one of literature’s most powerful parables—a sharp, unforgettable lesson on greed, contentment, and the dangerous illusion of “just a little more.”
This modern audiobook adaptation presents the story in clear, accessible language while preserving its original structure, tension, and devastating conclusion.
What You’ll Hear in This Modern Translation:
• The gripping journey of a man who sacrifices everything for more land
• A chilling build-up to a final test of ambition—and its irreversible cost
• A timeless reflection on the meaning of true wealth and satisfaction
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This audiobook brings new life to Tolstoy’s classic, making it a compelling listen for today’s audience. It’s short, powerful, and impossible to forget—a perfect story to revisit again and again.
Listen today—and discover just how much is too much.
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"My last book before I plunge myself back into The Brothers Karamazov and I chose this one. It was a very good short story that is a morality tale but is not anvilicious. The last words in this story are truer now than when Tolstoy wrote them. Well, back to Dostoevsky!"
— Ken (4 out of 5 stars)
How Much Land Does a Man Need Listener Reviews
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" the short story "how much land does a man need?" is a delightful short narrative of a couple of Russian old men who go on a pilgrimage, it is a great story that exposes the relative worthlessness of money/possessions "
— Vern, 1/29/2014 -
" How much land does a man need---great story on the perils of greed! Skillfully written! "
— Alexandra, 1/15/2014 -
" Nice little collection of morality tales, kind of a more sophisticated version of Aesop's Fables. Some were excellent, some were just "ok". I liked "3 Questions" and "The Coffee-House of Surat" the most. "
— Maloney, 12/12/2013 -
" Wow, I had to read this short story for school and I'm glad I had to because I absolutely LOVED it. It is a great example of where greed will get you. No where. Loved it. "
— Angela, 11/20/2013 -
" Tres arshines. "
— Ricardo, 11/19/2013 -
" Simple presentation, but a great message. "
— Jonathan, 10/10/2013 -
" A nice little short story teaching us all a lesson about greed. Have previously read all other works in this collection other than the titled one. "
— Capsguy, 6/3/2013 -
" Your treasure belongs to your heart! "
— June, 2/22/2013 -
" the point is: don't be greedy. dalam hidup yang demikian padat dengan manusia, kepemilikan tanah secara membabi buta adalah tidak manusiawi. toh, tanah yang nantinya benar-benar akan milik kita hanya seukuran kuburan. "
— Lulu, 1/9/2013 -
" Read this in school about four years ago, and have always loved it, my favorite has to be "How much Land Does a Man Need" I mean how do most people think they need, ( it turns out about six feet) "
— Bagger, 7/30/2012 -
" The material greed of man will be his demise "
— Marissa, 7/23/2012 -
" Interesante cuento. Me parece que la literatura rusa y yo no vamos a ser amigos. "
— Jorge, 7/13/2012 -
" A 'mind-opening story',i've shared it to my whole family and they love it they totally agree with me.and i will read it again and again,i also share it to one of my highschool friend and she will read it soon.nd i swear she will never regret reading it. "
— Joanne, 5/9/2012 -
" Great lesson about the failures of greed! "
— Alex, 4/26/2012 -
" Blessed are the shoemakers, seems to be the underlying message in these stories. And if they are to inherit the earth, hopefully they are not stuck with the dangerous Caucasian regions. "
— Kyle, 3/4/2012 -
" Tolstoy has amazing powers of description, as seen in all of these short stories. I loved the morals taught in the stories Where Love Is, God Is, The Two Old Men, What Men Live By, and all the others. Good reminders of what is really important in life. "
— Whitney, 9/28/2011 -
" Tolstoy in perfect form. Lessons, morality tales, warning -- all the stuff the Count himself could not heed. "
— Patricia, 8/13/2011 -
" Sometimes we get what we deserve. "
— Daniel, 3/19/2011 -
" One of the best books I have ever read.......it is about greed, this insatiable greed. "
— Shokufeh, 3/16/2011 -
" I became muslim after reading this book. It reminded me of what is just and unjust, what is true and what is wrong, what is good and what is evil. All the stories were delighting. All were written by a genius. "
— Ahmetom734, 9/13/2010 -
" Tolsoty pretty much rewrote old Christian and Jewish stories. They are fun to read and have great endings... "
— Jay, 7/9/2010 -
" This book of short stories and fables by Tolstoy is one of my favorites. Many of Tolstoy's characters live out the teachings of Christ in practical ways. Entertaining and full of wisdom. "
— Greg, 1/12/2010 -
" good stuff for the soul "
— Mugo, 12/5/2009 -
" this book is soooooooooooo great :D <br/>a collection of short and lovely stories. <br/>one of them that I like it very much is <br/>"How much land does a ma need?" a really nice story <br/> "
— Hashem, 11/26/2009 -
" This was a collection of short stories. I enjoyed them all to some extent. Some I really enjoyed. He's a good, inspiring, thought-provoking author. I plan to read more of his. "
— Cara, 9/3/2009 -
" Beautiful collection of short stories, focusing on Tolstoy's spiritual side. I love these so much. I will always own a copy of this book and reread it often. "
— Kate, 9/17/2008
About the Authors
Leo Tolstoy (1828–1910) was born about two hundred miles from Moscow. His mother died when he was two, his father when he was nine. His parents were of noble birth, and Tolstoy remained acutely aware of his aristocratic roots, even when he later embraced doctrines of equality and the brotherhood of man. After serving in the army in the Caucasus and Crimea, where he wrote his first stories, he traveled and studied educational theories. In 1862 he married Sophia Behrs and for the next fifteen years lived a tranquil, productive life, finishing War and Peace in 1869 and Anna Karenina in 1877. In 1879 he underwent a spiritual crisis; he sought to propagate his beliefs on faith, morality, and nonviolence, writing mostly parables, tracts, and morality plays. Tolstoy died of pneumonia in 1910 at the age of eighty-two.
Julius Caesar (100 BC–44 BC) was a military general and leading politician in the Roman republic. His family, the Julii, claimed descent from the ancient kings of Rome and from the goddess Venus. Caesar rapidly carved out an impressive political career, forging an alliance with Pompey and Crassus in 60 BC. The Civil War is Caesar’s attempt at an explanation of the war that changed the Roman world.
About Zeek Ring
James Allen (1864–1912) was a philosophical writer born in Leicester, England. He wrote numerous spiritual and inspirational books, including From Passion to Peace and The Eight Pillars of Prosperity. He is considered a pioneer of the self-help movement. His best-known work, As a Man Thinketh, has been in print since its publication in 1902.