Leo Tolstoy
Leo Tolstoy was a Russian novelist, philosopher, and social reformer, born on September 9, 1828, in Tula Province, Russia. Renowned for his epic narratives and profound exploration of the human experience, Tolstoy is best known for masterpieces such as "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina." His works delve into themes of love, morality, and the search for meaning, reflecting his own spiritual journey and evolving worldview. Beyond literature, Tolstoy was a passionate advocate for non-violence and social justice, influencing countless thinkers and movements around the globe.
As you dive into Tolstoy's rich and thought-provoking narratives, you'll encounter a world teeming with complex characters and moral dilemmas that resonate even today. His ability to capture the essence of life, with all its struggles and joys, invites readers to reflect on their own existence. So, take a moment to explore his works in the app and discover why Tolstoy remains a pivotal figure in the landscape of literature. His stories may just inspire your own journey of introspection and understanding.
War and Peace, Book 06: 1808-1810
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Leo Tolstoy
War and Peace (Russian: Война и мир, Voyna i mir; in original orthography: Война и миръ, Voyna i mir") is an epic novel by Leo Tolstoy,…
War and Peace, Book 10: 1812
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War and Peace (Russian: Война и мир, Voyna i mir; in original orthography: Война и миръ, Voyna i mir”) is an epic novel by Leo Tolstoy, firs…
War and Peace, Book 08: 1811-1812
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Leo Tolstoy
War and Peace (Russian: Война и мир, Voyna i mir; in original orthography: Война и миръ, Voyna i mir") is an epic novel by Leo Tolstoy,…
War and Peace, Book 09: 1812
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Leo Tolstoy
War and Peace (Russian: Война и мир, Voyna i mir; in original orthography: Война и миръ, Voyna i mir") is an epic novel by Leo Tolstoy,…
War and Peace, Book 07: 1810-1811
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Leo Tolstoy
War and Peace (Russian: Война и мир, Voyna i mir; in original orthography: Война и миръ, Voyna i mir") is an epic novel by Leo Tolstoy,…
War and Peace, Book 11: 1812
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War and Peace (Russian: Война и мир, Voyna i mir; in original orthography: Война и миръ, Voyna i mir”) is an epic novel by Leo Tolstoy, firs…
What Men Live By and Other Tales
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Although Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) was a wealthy landowner, in his later life he had what was considered a “religious awakening.” This experie…
War and Peace, Book 12: 1812
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War and Peace (Russian: Война и мир, Voyna i mir; in original orthography: Война и миръ, Voyna i mir”) is an epic novel by Leo Tolstoy, firs…
War and Peace, Book 14: 1812
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War and Peace (Russian: Война и мир, Voyna i mir; in original orthography: Война и миръ, Voyna i mir") is an epic novel by Leo Tolstoy,…
War and Peace, Book 13: 1812
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War and Peace (Russian: Война и мир, Voyna i mir; in original orthography: Война и миръ, Voyna i mir”) is an epic novel by Leo Tolstoy, firs…
War and Peace, Book 15: 1812-1813
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War and Peace (Russian: Война и мир, Voyna i mir; in original orthography: Война и миръ, Voyna i mir") is an epic novel by Leo Tolstoy,…
War and Peace, Book 16: First Epilogue 1813-1820
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War and Peace (Russian: Война и мир, Voyna i mir; in original orthography: Война и миръ, Voyna i mir") is an epic novel by Leo Tolstoy,…
War and Peace, Book 17: Second Epilogue
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War and Peace (Russian: Война и мир, Voyna i mir; in original orthography: Война и миръ, Voyna i mir") is an epic novel by Leo Tolstoy,…
Bethink Yourselves!
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As Russia goes to war against Japan, Tolstoy urges those at all levels of society, from the Tsar down to the common soldier, to consider the…
War and Peace Vol. 2 (Dole Translation)
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Leo Tolstoy
I am inclined to rank Count Tolstoy not among the realists or naturalists, but rather as an impressionist. He is often careless about accur…
My Confession
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"My Confession" is a brief autobiographical story of Leo Tolstoy's struggle with a mid-life existential crisis of melancholia. It …
Master and Man
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A land owner, Vasili Andreevich, takes along one of his peasants, Nikita, for a short journey to another town. He wishes to get to the town …
Ivan the Fool
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Written after Tolstoy suffered a spiritual crisis, Ivan the Fool is a fairy tale that offers children instruction in how to live rightly, si…
Resurrection, Book 1
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Resurrection is the last of Tolstoy's major fiction works published in his lifetime. Tolstoy intended the novel as an exposition of injustic…
Childhood
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Childhood, published in 1852, is the first novel in Leo Tolstoy’s autobiographical trilogy, which also includes Boyhood, and Youth. Publishe…