'Master and Man' is a thought-provoking novel by Leo Tolstoy. The story revolves around a wealthy and self-centered landowner named Vasily Andreyevich Brekhunov and his loyal servant Nikita. The two head out in extreme winter weather to a neighboring village to finalize a land purchase, where they lose their way and are forced to spend the night in the freezing cold. Through this harsh ordeal, Vasily faces a moral awakening about life, wealth, and mortality as he and his servant fight for survival.