Three Days in the Village, and Other Sketches. Written from September 1909 to July 1910.

"Three Days in the Village, and Other Sketches" by Leo Tolstoy is a compilation of writings that provide a glimpse into the lives of Russian peasants during the early 1900s. Tolstoy shines a light on the difficult issues of poverty and inequality while emphasizing people’s moral duties. The starting story underlines the increasing existence of homeless wanderers in the farmlands. Suffering people with nearly nothing gave generously to the visitors, and Tolstoy reveals community responsibility through vivid stories portraying charity and misery. The author challenges readers to consider money, compassion, and the societal structures that cause suffering through rich character descriptions, forming the basis for the following sketches.