""An Old Acquaintance"" is a short story written by the renowned Russian author Leo Tolstoy. The story revolves around two old friends, Ivan Petrovich and Burkin, who reunite after many years. They spend an evening together, reminiscing about their youth and discussing their current lives. Ivan Petrovich is now a wealthy landowner, while Burkin is a humble schoolteacher. Despite their vastly different lifestyles, they still share a deep bond of friendship.As the night wears on, the conversation turns to the topic of love. Ivan Petrovich recounts a love affair he had with a married woman many years ago, which ultimately ended in tragedy. Burkin, who has also experienced the pain of unrequited love, listens sympathetically.The story is a poignant exploration of the nature of human relationships and the enduring power of friendship. Tolstoy's masterful prose captures the emotional complexity of the characters and their shared experiences, making ""An Old Acquaintance"" a timeless classic of Russian literature.THIS 54 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Stories By Foreign Authors: Turgenev, Poushkin, Gogol And Tolstoi, by Leo Tolstoy. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419113321.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.