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.
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 …
Childhood - Детство
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Childhood (Детство [Detstvo]; 1852) is the first novel in Leo Tolstoy’s autobiographical trilogy. They are the works that launched his writi…
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…
El origen del mal
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En medio de un bosque vivía un ermitaño, sin temer a las fieras que allí moraban. Es más, por concesión d…
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…
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 …
Cuentos rusos
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Poderoso y controvertido, considerado uno de los mejores novelistas de todos los tiempos y varias veces candidato al Premio Nobel, Leon Tols…
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…
La muerte de Ivan Ilitch
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La muerte de Iván Ilich (ruso: Смерть Ивана Ильича, Smert Ivana Ilichá), publicada por primera vez en 1886, es una novela cort…
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 …
Anna Karenina
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Het gaat hier om een (ingekorte) Nederlandse vertaling van het klassieke werk van Leo Tolstoy. Een aristocratische vrouw verlaat haar ongelu…
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 …