Ivan the Fool


Read by LibriVox Volunteers

(4.5 stars; 109 reviews)

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)

Chapters

Chapter 01 3:32 Read by Larry Caplan
Chapter 02 6:16 Read by Dorlene Kaplan
Chapter 03 3:45 Read by Larry Caplan
Chapter 04 7:37 Read by Dorlene Kaplan
Chapter 05 3:47 Read by Larry Caplan
Chapter 06 3:55 Read by Dorlene Kaplan
Chapter 07 7:01 Read by Larry Caplan
Chapter 08 3:58 Read by Dorlene Kaplan
Chapter 09 2:53 Read by Larry Caplan
Chapter 10 7:44 Read by Dorlene Kaplan
Chapter 11 6:11 Read by Larry Caplan
Chapter 12 11:49 Read by Dorlene Kaplan

Reviews


(5 stars)

Really enjoyed the theatrical reading. Wonderful child's story. Different than anything else I've ever read by Tolstoy.

Excellent Reading!


(5 stars)

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


(4 stars)

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!!


(5 stars)

Thank you both (k/c)aplans, this was really outstanding work. hilarious voices too. couldn't help but laugh.

thank you!


(5 stars)

Thank you Caplan and Kaplan for this lovely reading. Both my youngest and I enjoyed it together.