What inspired Tolstoy to set this story amid the Caucasus mountains?
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A Prisoner in the Caucasus

A Prisoner in the Caucasus
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What inspired Tolstoy to set this story amid the Caucasus mountains?
Did anyone else find the philosophical reflections woven into the story as impactful as the action scenes?
How do you think the story's portrayal of cultural differences holds up today?