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.

Sevastopol

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Sevastopol Sketches (Russian: Севастопольские рассказы, Sevastopolskiye rasskazy) are three short stories written by Leo Tolstoy and publish…

Herr und Knecht

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Der Kaufmann Wasili Andrejitsch Brechunow und sein Knecht Nikita machen sich an einem Dezembernachmittag trotz eisiger Kälte und Schnee…

War and Peace, Book 02: 1805

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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,…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

What Shall We Do?

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A vivid description of wealth and poverty in Russia in Tolstoy's day, an inquiry into the root causes of economic inequality, and a vision o…

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 …

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…

Youth

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Youth is the third installment in Leo Tolstoy's autobiographical trilogy, following Childhood and Boyhood. In this reflective narrative, Tol…

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…

Anna Karenina

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Der Roman aus der Epoche des russischen Realismus gibt einen tiefgründigen Einblick in das Leben und die Lebensanschauungen der russisc…

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…

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…

The Critique of Dogmatic Theology

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More systematic, but no less sincere than A Confession (which originally served as the introduction to this work), The Critique of Dogmatic …

Tolstoy on Shakespeare

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In this thought-provoking essay, Leo Tolstoy presents a critical examination of William Shakespeare's works, exploring the playwright's them…

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…

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 …

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