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The Paradox In The Life And Writings Of Tolstoy

The Paradox In The Life And Writings Of Tolstoy

Scott, William T.

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PhilosophyFiction AnthologiesGeneral Christianity

ISBN10: 1162858001
ISBN13: 9781162858005
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 28
Weight: 0.11
Height: 0.06 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Paradox In The Life And Writings Of Tolstoy by Rev. William T. Scott is a book that explores the complex and often contradictory nature of Leo Tolstoy, one of the most celebrated writers in history. The book delves into Tolstoy's personal life, his spiritual beliefs, and his literary works, examining the paradoxes that exist within each of these areas.The author begins by providing a brief biography of Tolstoy, detailing his upbringing, his early literary successes, and his later years as a spiritual leader and pacifist. Scott then goes on to explore the paradoxical nature of Tolstoy's personal life, highlighting his struggles with depression, his complicated relationships with women, and his often conflicting beliefs about love, marriage, and family.The book also examines Tolstoy's spiritual beliefs, which were heavily influenced by his study of Christianity and his rejection of organized religion. Scott explores Tolstoy's ideas about nonviolence, simplicity, and the importance of living a moral life, and how these beliefs are reflected in his literary works.Throughout the book, Scott analyzes Tolstoy's major works, including War and Peace and Anna Karenina, and how they reflect the paradoxical nature of his life and beliefs. He also explores Tolstoy's influence on other writers and thinkers, including Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr.Overall, The Paradox In The Life And Writings Of Tolstoy is a thought-provoking exploration of one of the most complex figures in literary history, and a fascinating look at the paradoxes that exist within all of us.THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Chesterton and Other Essays, by Rev. William T. Scott. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417910380.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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