Forfatter fødeår: 1828-1910
‘100 Quotes by Leo Tolstoy’ is a collection of thoughts, reflections, and musings from the mind of one of Russia’s greatest writers. Covering a wide range of subjects, such as... Læs mere
Originally published in 1916, this book contains the Russian text of Tolstoy's 1855 work Sevastopol Sketches. An editorial introduction and textual notes are included in English. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Tolstoy and Russian literature.
Tolstoy wrote Master and Man from an idea which originated while he was organising food centres in the famine-stricken areas of central Russia. The story shows how they two individuals... Læs mere
It isn't always easy being a demon.As Luci, the demon in Matt Groening's Netflix series 'Disenchantment' will agree, not everybody is easy to tempt.Leo Tolstoy's 'The First... Læs mere
Even the greatest authors cannot resist a love triangle.Leo Tolstoy has Fedor Protasov as one of the three sides. He is tormented by the belief that his wife Liza (side two) really loves his... Læs mere
Alcohol abuse is one of societies great levellers.It does not matter whether you are a prince or a peasant, when the demon drink controls you, you are the same.That is the message at... Læs mere
Leo Tolstoy was never a man to choose the easy path.When he wasn't turning his satirical guns on the Russian aristocracy in works including 'War and Peace' and the play 'Fruits of Culture',... Læs mere