Ivan the Fool
Leo Tolstoy
Lu par LibriVox Volunteers
Written after Tolstoy suffered a spiritual crisis, Ivan the Fool is a fairy tale that offers children instruction in how to live rightly, simply, and generously. The story emphasizes the destructive aspects of materialism and militarism while idealizing manual labor and the peasant life. (Introduction by Dorlene Kaplan) (1 hr 8 min)
Chapitres
| Chapter 01 | 3:32 | Lu par Larry Caplan |
| Chapter 02 | 6:16 | Lu par Dorlene Kaplan |
| Chapter 03 | 3:45 | Lu par Larry Caplan |
| Chapter 04 | 7:37 | Lu par Dorlene Kaplan |
| Chapter 05 | 3:47 | Lu par Larry Caplan |
| Chapter 06 | 3:55 | Lu par Dorlene Kaplan |
| Chapter 07 | 7:01 | Lu par Larry Caplan |
| Chapter 08 | 3:58 | Lu par Dorlene Kaplan |
| Chapter 09 | 2:53 | Lu par Larry Caplan |
| Chapter 10 | 7:44 | Lu par Dorlene Kaplan |
| Chapter 11 | 6:11 | Lu par Larry Caplan |
| Chapter 12 | 11:49 | Lu par Dorlene Kaplan |
Critiques
Jeannie
Really enjoyed the theatrical reading. Wonderful child's story. Different than anything else I've ever read by Tolstoy.
Excellent Reading!
A LibriVox Listener
It's rare to find a volunteer reading of a great book read as well as this was! Additionally, the message in the story, while simple, is not as dated as one might suppose. Simplicity and work are often subjugated to the complicated "cleverness" of our modern age, to which "Ivan the Fool" is a breath of fresh air and conviction. (Especially when listened to with Tolstoy's "The Slavery of Our Times" in mind.)
Good reading and story, eh audio quality
A LibriVox Listener
The audio sounded as if I was listening through an old radio, but the story was a decent listen overall. This was also my first audiobook I’ve finished as I wanted to start simple, and I’m pretty happy with that fact.
Beautiful recording!!
bevil
Thank you both (k/c)aplans, this was really outstanding work. hilarious voices too. couldn't help but laugh.
thank you!
ep
Thank you Caplan and Kaplan for this lovely reading. Both my youngest and I enjoyed it together.