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"Tolstoy" by "Romain Rolland" is a literary biography written in the early 20th century. The work offers an exploration of the life and impact of the renowned Russian author Leo Tolstoy, emphasizing the profound resonance his ideas and writings had on the intellectual society of his time, particularly in France. This tribute not only encapsulates Tolstoy's artistic and philosophical journey but also reflects how he emerged as a towering figure of moral and spiritual inquiry, deeply loved and debated among his contemporaries. The opening of the work sets the stage for a personal and heartfelt tribute to Tolstoy, detailing the author's profound admiration and the communal experience shared by Rolland and his contemporaries in discovering Tolstoy's literature during the transformative period of the late 19th century. It recounts Rolland's formative years as he and his peers engaged with Tolstoy's works, expressing feelings of connection and revelation through his exploration of themes such as mortality, brotherly love, and human disillusionment. In these early pages, the profound emotional impact of Tolstoy's storytelling and ideas is vividly illustrated, establishing a strong foundation for further reflection on the complexities of his life, beliefs, and artistry. (This is an automatically generated summary.) ... Read more Show less

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Author	Rolland, Romain, 1866-1944
Translator	Miall, Bernard, 1876-1953
Uniform Title	Vie de Tolstoï. English
Title	Tolstoy
Contents	Preface -- Childhood -- Boyhood and youth -- Youth: the army -- Early work: tales of the caucasus -- Sebastopol: war and religion -- St. Petersburg -- "Family happiness" -- Marriage -- "Anna Karenin" -- The crisis -- Reality -- Art and conscience -- Science and art -- Theories of art: music -- "Resurrection" -- Religion and politics -- Old age -- Conclusion.
Credits	Produced by Clare Graham and Marc D'Hooghe
Reading Level	Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language	English
LoC Class	PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Subject	Tolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828-1910
Subject	Novelists, Russian -- 19th century -- Biography
Category	Text
eBook-No.	49435
ISBN (HTML)	979-8-238-49435-7
Release Date	Jul 13, 2015
Last Update	Oct 24, 2024
Copyright	Public domain in the USA.
Downloads	910 downloads in the last 30 days.

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