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A short story by Tolstoy where we follow the narrator as he observes a battle in the Caucasus. Tolstoy writes beautifully about the human condition, nature, and his own philosophy regarding war and bravery. A lot of the messages from this short story are still prevalent today. This one quote stood out to me: “Can it be that there is not enough space for man in this beautiful world, under those immeasurable, starry heavens? Is it possible that man’s heart can harbor, amid such a ravishing natural beauty, feelings of hatred, vengeance, or the desire to destroy his fellows? All the evil in man, one would think, should disappear on contact with nature, the most spontaneous expression of beauty and goodness.�