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"The Silkworm" is a lesser-known work by Leo Tolstoy, exploring themes of inner conflict, morality, and the struggles of the human spirit. The story often delves into the complexities of love, duty, and the pursuit of truth, reflecting Tolstoy’s philosophical inquiries into the nature of existence and the ethical dilemmas faced by individuals. The narrative intertwines personal and social issues, characteristic of Tolstoy's profound understanding of human nature and society. Through rich characterization and vivid imagery, the novel invites readers to reflect on their own moral choices and the impact of societal expectations.

								

moist. I thought that it had probably spoiled, and wanted to throw it
away. But then I thought that perhaps it began that way, and so I
watched to see what would happen. And, indeed, something began to move
at the wet end. For a long time I could not make out what it was. Later
there appeared something like a head with whiskers. The whiskers moved.
Then I noticed a leg sticking out through the hole, then another, and
the legs scrambled to get out of the cocoon. It came out more and more,
and I saw a wet butterfly. When all six legs scrambled out, the back
jumped out, too, and the butterfly crawled out and stopped. When it
dried it was white; it straightened its wings, flew away, circled
around, and alighted on the window.

Two days later the butterfly on the window-sill laid eggs in a row, and
stuck them fast. The eggs were yellow. Twenty-five butterflies laid
eggs. I collected five thousand eggs. The following year I raised more
worms, and had more silk spun.
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