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The Life of Count Tolstoi
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ISBN13: 9781025797915
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 484
Weight: 1.87
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Life of Count Tolstoi by Nathan Haskell Dole is a comprehensive and illuminating biographical study of one of the most influential figures in world literature. This work delves into the complex life of Leo Tolstoy, tracing his journey from his aristocratic beginnings and military service to his eventual role as a profound social reformer and spiritual seeker.
Dole explores the development of Tolstoy's literary masterpieces, including War and Peace and Anna Karenina, while providing essential context for the author's philosophical evolution and his profound impact on Russian society. The biography examines Tolstoy's personal life at his estate, Yasnaya Polyana, and his radical shift toward Christian anarchism and pacifism in his later years. As both an accomplished literary scholar and a noted translator, Nathan Haskell Dole offers a nuanced perspective on Tolstoy's internal moral struggles and the external pressures of nineteenth-century Russia. This account remains a vital resource for readers seeking to understand the man behind some of the greatest novels ever written and the enduring legacy of his moral, religious, and artistic contributions to global culture.
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