Lew Nikolajewitsch Tolstoi Books

The book offers a profound introduction to the spiritual insights of Leo Tolstoy, one of literature's most celebrated authors. It delves into his philosophical and moral perspectives, highlighting the depth of his vision and the relevance of his thoughts on life, faith, and humanity. Readers are invited to explore Tolstoy's unique approach to spirituality, making it an essential read for those interested in his work and its impact on literature and philosophy.

This book is a reproduction of the original work, preserving its content and essence for readers. It offers an opportunity to explore classic literature in its authentic form.

This book is a reproduction of the original work, preserving its content and essence for readers. It offers an opportunity to explore classic literature in its authentic form.

Written over a period of more than half a century, Leo Tolstoy’s stories reflect every aspect of his art and personality. They cover his experiences as a soldier in the Caucasus, his married life, his passionate interest in the peasantry, his cult of truth and simplicity, and his growing preoccupation with religion. The stories in Volume 1 of the Collected Shorter Fiction date from the period in which the young Tolstoy wrote Anna Karenina and War and Peace. Ranging from brief, masterfully sketches of military life such as “The Wood-Felling” to novellas like Family Happiness, an uneasy imagining of the idyllic possibilities of marriage by the not-yet-married writer, all feature Tolstoy’s characteristically lavish deployment of detail, shrewd observation, and imaginative power.

At a glittering society party in St Petersburg in 1805, conversations are dominated by the prospect of war. In this book, the author entwines grand themes - conflict and love, birth and death, free will and faith - with unforgettable scenes of nineteenth-century Russia, to create a magnificent epic of human life in its imperfection and grandeur.

The first volume of the Everyman Collected Shorter Fiction delves into the author's formative experiences as a soldier, landowner, husband, and father. These pivotal life events significantly influenced his renowned works, including Anna Karenina and War and Peace, providing a rich context for understanding his literary themes and character development.

Ranging in scope from lengthy novellas to fables and folktales only a few pages long, Leo Tolstoy’s short fiction provides a marvelous opportunity to become closely acquainted with Russia’s great novelist. Volume 2 of the Collected Shorter Fiction reveals how Tolstoy’s growing spiritual preoccupations flowered into a series of extraordinary late masterpieces that equal anything in the earlier novels for intensity and power. Readers of The Death of Iván Ilých, The Kreutzer Sonata, Father Sergius, Master and Man, and Hadji Murád will recognize the brilliant novelist now transfigured by his passionate quest for salvation and forgiveness. Aylmer and Louise Maude’s classic translations are supplemented by new translations by Nigel J. Cooper of six stories, including two that have never before appeared in English.

Tales Of Evil And Good contains six powerfully drawn, vivid and knowledgable presentations on the subjects of Evil And Good. Four are original, never previously published stories by the author. Their Titles/Subjects "How Evil Became Good"/One Man's Path To Redemption, "Jesus Wept"/ Evil's Ultimate Nature, "Sherlock Holmes And The Alien Abduction"/Evil From Afar, "Shark Torture"/A Combat Between Evil And Good." There is also the Reformer Count Leo Tolstoy's famous Russian folk story 'What Men Live By.' And the famous XVII. Meditation 'No Man Is An Island' by Preacher John Donne. Each tale is introduced with an informative, interesting presentation Introduction by the Author/Editor. This is not your usual Religious story book for adults- be warned! Tales Of Evil And Good is definitely NOT for the squeamish.

The novel intricately weaves the lives of five families against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, exploring the profound impact of conflict on personal and societal levels. Tolstoy presents a vast array of characters, including historical figures, while delving into themes of love, loss, and resilience. In the epilogues, he offers a reflective philosophy on history, challenging the notion of the Great Man Theory and emphasizing the significance of small events in shaping the past. Celebrated for its depth and scope, this epic work remains a pivotal piece of world literature.