Leo Tolstoy
42) The Empty Drum
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Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) began writing when he was stationed in the Caucasus in the Russian army. After fighting in the Crimean war, he settled in St. Petersburg, where he wrote a number of stories which reveal an increasing disillusionment with society and the military. "The Empty Drum" is an antiwar story adapted from a Russian folk tale.
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How does a warrior survive when caught between two deadly enemies?
In Hadji Murat, Leo Tolstoy presents a vivid and unforgettable account of the Caucasian War, drawing from historical events and his own military experience. The novel follows Hadji Murat, a revered Chechen leader who, after falling out with the ruthless Imam Shamil, seeks refuge with the Russian army. However, in the treacherous world of war and diplomacy, no side can be trusted,...
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This group of 6 short stories has been hand selected by the publisher to provide a sampling of Tolstoy's thoughts about what it means to live out the Christian life. Tolstoy's short stories and novellas are considered to be some of the greatest penned in the 20th century. Many of these stories have strong Christian themes, revealing Tolstoy's own sincere faith along with important lessons and ideals. These stories often focus on self-sacrifice, the...
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Can love and desire ever truly coexist without destruction?
In The Kreutzer Sonata, Leo Tolstoy presents one of his most controversial and psychologically complex works. Through the intense and confessional narrative of Pozdnyshev, a man consumed by jealousy and suspicion, the novel explores the fragile nature of marriage, the dangers of unchecked passion, and society's distorted views on love and relationships.
After years of emotional estrangement,...
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Discover the timeless spiritual parable Where Love Is, There God Is Also by Leo Tolstoy - a moving tale of faith, compassion, and the presence of God in everyday acts of kindness. This short story follows the humble life of Martin the cobbler, whose simple but profound journey reveals the true meaning of Christian love. Perfect for readers seeking inspiration, moral insight, and classic literature with a heartwarming message, Tolstoy's masterpiece...
47) Tres muertes
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Una señora viaja en una diligencia camino de Italia, para intentar curarse de la grave infección tuberculosa que parece. Un cochero de diligencia, afectado de tuberculosis, acepta regalar a un joven sus magníficas botas, a cambio de que éste le lleve una buena lápida sobre su tumba... En este libro Tolstoi nos narra tres muertes conectadas entre sí por un vínculo natural.
Tolstoi refleja en este relato, que hasta para morir hay clases. Tres...
48) Hadji Murat
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In 1851 Leo Tolstoy enlisted in the Russian army and was sent to the Caucasus to help defeat the Chechens. During this war a great Avar chieftain, Hadji Murád, broke with the Chechen leader Shamil and fled to the Russians for safety. Months later, while attempting to rescue his family from Shamil's prison, Hadji Murád was pursued by those he had betrayed and, after fighting the most heroic battle of his life, was killed.
Tolstoy, witness to many...
49) Jodynka
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"Jodynka" es una novela corta de León Tolstoi ambientada en la Rusia rural del siglo XIX. La historia gira en torno a las vidas de los campesinos del pueblo de Jodynka y sus luchas contra las fuerzas opresivas de la pobreza y la injusticia social. En el centro de la narración está el personaje de Stepanida, una mujer compasiva y de carácter fuerte que se convierte en un faro de esperanza para sus compañeros del pueblo. A través del viaje de...
50) The Long Exile
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Leo Tolstoy is widely recognized as one of the world's greatest novelists and short story writers and a master of realistic fiction. He is equally known for his complex and paradoxical persona and for his extreme moralistic and ascetic views, developed following a moral crisis and spiritual awakening in the 1870s, after which he also became known for his deep moral thinking and social reforms.
In the Long Exile, Tolstoy tells the story of a man who...
51) ΓΙΑΤΙ
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Στα πλήγματα της αδικίας που υφίσταται διαχρονικά ο άνθρωπος και η αξιοπρέπεια του από δυνάμεις που τον υπερβαίνουν έβρισκε ανέκαθεν πεδίο έκφρασης η ευαισθησία του "γίγαντα της ρωσικής γης" Λέοντα Τολστόι. Και το Γιατί;, ένα από τα διηγήματα - μανιφέστα...
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What if art was not just for pleasure-but for the transformation of society?
In What Is Art?, Leo Tolstoy delivers a radical and deeply personal exploration of the meaning and value of art. Written in his later years, this philosophical essay critiques the artistic trends of his time, condemning works that prioritize beauty over moral and emotional depth. He argues that true art should inspire, educate, and connect people across class, culture, and...
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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 society, war, love, and life, these quotes vary between the pithy and the witty to the thoughtful and maudlin. An ideal book for those who want to dip in and out of the mind of one of the world's most famous literary figures.
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War and Peace is a literary work mixed with chapters on history and philosophy by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy. It was first published serially, then published in its entirety in 1869. It is regarded as one of Tolstoy's finest literary achievements and remains an internationally praised classic of world literature.
Second Epilogue: History is the life of nations and of humanity. To seize and put into words, to describe directly the life of humanity...
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In the winter of 1854 Tolstoy, then an officer in the Russian army, arranged to be transferred to the besieged town of Sebastopol. Wishing to see at first hand the action of what would become known as the Crimean War, he was spurred on by a fierce patriotism, but also by an equally fierce desire to alert the authorities to appalling conditions in the army.
The three Sebastopol Sketches - 'December', 'May' and 'August' - re-create what happened during...
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War and Peace is a literary work mixed with chapters on history and philosophy by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy. It was first published serially, then published in its entirety in 1869. It is regarded as one of Tolstoy's finest literary achievements and remains an internationally praised classic of world literature.
Book 13: 1812: Man's mind cannot grasp the causes of events in their completeness, but the desire to find those causes is implanted...
57) What Men Live By
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Following the story of a poor cobbler and a mysterious stranger rescued from the cold, What Men Live By, reveals the source of human kindness and of life itself. As this stranger comes to live and work with the cobbler and his family, he learns the foundations of humanity and love. As a witness to several different encounters with this family, he begins to understand that man's very existence and continued survival depends on love. Tolstoy brings...
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Is true happiness found in civilization-or in the wild embrace of nature?
In The Cossacks, Leo Tolstoy crafts an unforgettable tale of adventure, love, and personal transformation. The novel follows Dmitry Olenin, a disillusioned Russian nobleman who joins the military in the Caucasus, hoping to find meaning in the simplicity of Cossack life. But as he becomes enchanted by the rugged landscape and the fearless Cossack warriors, he also falls for...
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Part 3: Kostya continues working on his estate, a setting closely tied to his spiritual thoughts and struggles. He wrestles with the idea of falseness, wondering how he should go about ridding himself of it, and criticizing what he feels is falseness in others. He develops ideas relating to agriculture, and the unique relationship between the agricultural laborer and his native land and culture. He comes to believe that the agricultural reforms of...
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What if the life you built was nothing more than an illusion?
The Death of Ivan Ilyich is one of Leo Tolstoy's most profound and thought-provoking works-a gripping tale of a man forced to face his own mortality. Ivan Ilyich, a high-ranking judge, has lived his life according to society's expectations, seeking prestige, wealth, and comfort. But when a sudden illness begins to consume him, he is left utterly alone, abandoned by the very people he once...