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.
The Cossacks
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The Cossacks (1863) is an unfinished novel which describes the Cossack life and people through a story of Dmitri Olenin, a Russian aristocra…
The Gospel In Brief
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In this book, Tolstoy seeks to condense the four Gospels of the New Testament, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, into one, by looking along the …
The Kreutzer Sonata
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Publication of The Kreutzer Sonata in 1889 was a significant intellectual event worldwide. Censored in Russia, it set off an explosive debat…
Sevastopol
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Sevastopol Sketches (Russian: Севастопольские рассказы, Sevastopolskiye rasskazy) are three short stories written by Leo Tolstoy and publish…
What Men Live By and Other Tales (Version 2)
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This is a collection of 4 stories by Leo Tolstoy, all dealing with the question asked in the title of the first story: What Does Man Live By…
Resurrection, Book 2
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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…
Youth
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Youth is the third in Tolstoy's trilogy of three autobiographical novels, including Childhood and Boyhood, published in a literary journal d…
Boyhood
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Boyhood is the second in Tolstoy's trilogy of three autobiographical novels, including Childhood and Youth, published in a literary journal …
Tolstoy on Shakespeare
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This book contains a critical essay on Shakespeare by Leo Tolstoy. It is followed by another essay named "Shakespeare's attitude to the…
Resurrection, Book 3
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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…
Father Sergius
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Prince Stepan Kasatsky experiences a disappointment with his fiancé and decides to become a monk! There is a story line, but beneath …
War and Peace, Volume 1 (Maude translation)
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Leo Tolstoy’s epic historical novel chronicling the Napoleonic war in Russia. Considered one of the greatest works of literature of all time…
A Confession (Version 2)
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Leo Tolstoy's "A Confession," written in 1882 shortly after a life-altering spiritual crisis, is a brutally sincere reflection on …
Family Happiness
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After a brief romance, the 17 year old Marya falls in love with the much older Sergyei Mikhailitch, an old family friend, and the two are ma…
Childhood (version 2)
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Childhood is the first published novel by Leo Tolstoy, released under the initials L. N. in the November 1852 issue of the popular Russian l…
Tolstoi for the Young: Selected tales from Tolstoi
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Seven stories by Leo Tolstoy selected for inclusion into a school curriculum. Some of the stories are well known and others more obscure; s…
War and Peace, Volume 3 (Maude Translation)
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Leo Tolstoy’s epic historical novel chronicling the Napoleonic war in Russia. Considered one of the greatest works of literature of all time…
War and Peace, Volume 2 (Maude Translation)
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Leo Tolstoy’s epic historical novel chronicling the Napoleonic war in Russia. Considered one of the greatest works of literature of all time…
War and Peace, Volume 4 (Maude Translation)
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Leo Tolstoy’s epic historical novel chronicling the Napoleonic war in Russia. Considered one of the greatest works of literature of all time…
On Life
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What is the "good life" for us mortal beings? Two months spent recovering from a severe injury allowed Tolstoy to develop and orga…