Aylmer Maude and his wife Louise Maude were English translators of Tolstoy's works. Aylmer Maude also authored the biography of his friend Tolstoy; after many years spent in Russia, the Maudes dedicated the rest of their lives in England to translating Tolstoy's writings and promoting public interest in his work. Aylmer Maude was also involved in a number of progressive and idealistic causes during the early 20th century.
This collection of eleven stories spans virtually the whole of Tolstoy's creative life. They deal with journeys of self-discovery and the moral and religious questioning that characterizes Tolstoy's criticism and philosophy. The stories range over much of the Russian world of the nineteenth century and present a fascinating picture of Tolstoy's skill and artistry.
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Anna Karenina is one of the loved and memorable heroines of literature. Her overwhelming charm dominates a novel of unparalleled richness and density. This book addresses the very nature of society at various levels - of destiny, death, human relationships and the irreconcilable contradictions of existence.