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How Much Land Does a Man Need?

by Leo Tolstoy

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How did Pahom's greed cause his downfall?
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Why does the Devil give land to Pahom?
What happens when Pahom acquires more land?
Pahom's transformation, profession, and fate in "How Much Land Does a Man Need?"
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What trouble does Pahom believe peasants face?
Why is Pahom confident he can secure a better deal than expected?
Is Pahom's greed for land justified?
How was the land to be bought from the Bashkir selected and measured, and how much did Pahom complete before sunset?
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In "How Much Land Does a Man Need?", who seeks to control Pahom?
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