Download or read book Leo Tolstoy s 20 Greatest Short Stories Annotated written by Leo Tolstoy and published by Bottletree Books LLC. This book was released on 2009-08 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Anna Karenina" and "War and Peace" branded Tolstoy as one of the greatest writers in modern history. Few, however, have read his wonderful short stories. Now, in one collection, are the 20 greatest short stories of Leo Tolstoy, which give a snapshot of Russia and its people in the late nineteenth century. A fine introduction is given by Andrew Barger. Annotations are included of difficult Russian terms. There is also a Tolstoy biography at the start of the book with photos of Tolstoy's relatives. The stories include: A Candle, After the Dance, Albert, Alyosha the Pot, An Old Acquaintance, Does a Man Need Much Land?, If You Neglect the Fire You Don't Put It Out, Khodinka: An Incident of the Coronation of Nicholas II, Lucerne, Memoirs of a Lunatic, My Dream, Recollections of a Scorer, The Empty Drum, The Long Exile, The Posthumous Papers of the Hermit Fedor Kusmich, The Young Tsar, There Are No Guilty People, Three Deaths, Two Old Men, and What Men Live By. Read the 20 greatest short stories of Leo Tolstoy Today!
Download or read book The Greatest Short Stories Of Leo Tolstoy written by Tolstoy and published by Jaico Publishing House. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Russian novelist and moral philosopher Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) ranks as one of the world s great writers, and his War and Peace has been called the greatest novel ever written. The purpose of all true creative art, he believed, is to teach. But the message in all his stories is presented with such humour that the reader hardly realises that it is strongly didactic.The seven parts into which this book is divided include the best known Tolstoy stories. God Sees the Truth, but Waits and A Prisoner in the Caucasus which Tolstoy himself considered as his best; How Much Land Does a Man Need? depicting the greed of a peasant for land; the most brilliantly told parable, Ivan the Fool these are all contained in this volume.
Download or read book Collected Short Stories of Tolstoy written by Leo Tolstoy and published by Newcomb Livraria Press. This book was released on with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new translation into modern American English directly from the original Russian manuscript of 24 of Tolstoy's short stories. This edition contains an Afterword by the translator, a timeline of Tolstoy's life and works, and a glossary of philosophic terminology used throughout Tolstoy's literature and philosophy. These 24 stories are his most profound philosophical narratives across his life, many of whom were unpublished in English until now. From the reflections of a billiard-marker in "Marker's Notes" to the tragic fate of Russian soldiers in "How Russian Soldiers Die," these sharp narratives into the "pity" of human life. Tolstoy's exploration of mortality and death in "Three Deaths" and "The Leap" provide thought-provoking reflections on the consequences of choices and actions. Additionally, stories like "The Blizzard" and "The Surat Coffeehouse" offer vivid portrayals of the transformative power of nature and unexpected human connections. Throughout his short stories, Tolstoy's profound observations and skillful storytelling captivate readers, inviting them to contemplate life from on of the century's greatest thinkers. Many of these short stories are distallations of his greatest works. 1854 - Uncle Zhdanov and Cavalier Chernov (Дяденька Жданов и кавалер Чернов) 1855 - How Russian Soldiers Die (Как умирают русские солдаты) 1855 - Marker's Notes (Записки маркёра) Historically translated under "Recollections of a Billiard-marker", but this is not faithful to the original 1856 - The Blizzard (Метель) 1856 - The Discharged (Разжалованный) 1859 - Three Deaths (Три смерти) 1860 - Excerpts from Stories of Village Life (Отрывки рассказов из деревенской жизни) 1861 - Holstomer (Холстомер) 1872 - The Prisoner of the Caucasus (Кавказский пленник) 1886 - The Leap (Прыжок) 1892 - The Story of an Aeronaut (Рассказ Аэронавта) 1893 - The Surat Coffeehouse (Суратская кофейная) 1894 - It Comes Dearly (Дорого стоит) 1895 - Françoise (Франсуаза) 1896 - Who Is Right? (Кто прав?) 1897 - Karma (Карма) 1900 - The Dream of the Young King (Сон молодого царя) 1903 - After the Ball (После бала) 1905 - Alyosha Gorshok (Алеша Горшок) 1906 - Poor Folk (Бедные люди)1853 - Why? (За что?) 1853 - Korney Vasilyev (Корней Васильев) 1854 - Berries (Ягоды) 1854 - What I Saw in My Dream (Что я видел во сне) 1856 - Father Vasily (Отец Василий) 1857 - The Power of Childhood (Сила детства) 1858 - Three Days in the Country (Три дня в деревне)
Download or read book The Collected Short Stories of Leo Tolstoy written by Leo Tolstoy and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2017-06-21 with total page 2412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Musaicum Books presents to you a unique Short Story Collection, formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Table of Contents Introduction Leo Tolstoy: A Short Biography "Tolstoy the Artist" and "Tolstoy the Preacher" by Ivan Panin "Count Tolstoi and the Public Censor" by Isabel Hapgood Short Stories & Collections The Kreutzer Sonata The Forged Coupon Hadji Murad The Dekabrists: A Romance A Morning of a Landed Proprietor After the Dance Alyosha the Pot My Dream There Are No Guilty People The Young Tsar A Lost Opportunity "Polikushka" The Candle Twenty-Three Tales Sevastopol Sketches Master and Man Father Sergius A Russian Proprietor and Other Stories An Old Acquaintance Fables and Stories for Children Stories from Physics Stories from Zoology Stories from Botany Texts for Chapbook Illustrations Stories from the New Speller Diary of a Lunatic Recollections of a Billiard-Marker Three Parables The Cutting of a Forest Yermak, the Conqueror of Siberia Two Hussars Albert The Cossacks: A Tale of 1852 Nikolai Palkin and Other Stories Scenes from Common Life Meeting a Moscow Acquaintance at the Front Memoirs of a Marker From the Memoirs of Prince D. Nekhlyudov Domestic Happiness My Husband and I Who Should Learn Writing of Whom? Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy or Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) was a Russian writer who is regarded as one of the greatest authors of all time. Born to an aristocratic Russian family in 1828, he is best known for the novels War and Peace (1869) and Anna Karenina (1877) which are often cited as pinnacles of realist fiction.
Download or read book Leo Tolstoy Collected Short Stories written by Count Leo Nikolayevich Tolstoy and published by . This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Great Authors introduces readers to six of the world's premier authors and how they use language to create literary works of art. Each book presents a collection of the author's best short stories, a biography, and insightful notes about the stories.
Download or read book Tolstoy s Short Fiction written by graf Leo Tolstoy and published by W. W. Norton. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presenting 12 revised and annotated stories, this collection includes 'A Prisoner in the Caucasus', 'Father Sergius' and 'After the Ball'.
Download or read book Collected Short Stories of Tolstoy written by Leo Tolstoy and published by Newcomb Livraria Press. This book was released on with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new translation into modern American English directly from the original Russian manuscript of 24 of Tolstoy's short stories. This edition contains an Afterword by the translator, a timeline of Tolstoy's life and works, and a glossary of philosophic terminology used throughout Tolstoy's literature and philosophy. These 24 stories are his most profound philosophical narratives across his life, many of whom were unpublished in English until now. From the reflections of a billiard-marker in "Marker's Notes" to the tragic fate of Russian soldiers in "How Russian Soldiers Die," these sharp narratives into the "pity" of human life. Tolstoy's exploration of mortality and death in "Three Deaths" and "The Leap" provide thought-provoking reflections on the consequences of choices and actions. Additionally, stories like "The Blizzard" and "The Surat Coffeehouse" offer vivid portrayals of the transformative power of nature and unexpected human connections. Throughout his short stories, Tolstoy's profound observations and skillful storytelling captivate readers, inviting them to contemplate life from on of the century's greatest thinkers. Many of these short stories are distallations of his greatest works. 1854 - Uncle Zhdanov and Cavalier Chernov (Дяденька Жданов и кавалер Чернов) 1855 - How Russian Soldiers Die (Как умирают русские солдаты) 1855 - Marker's Notes (Записки маркёра) Historically translated under "Recollections of a Billiard-marker", but this is not faithful to the original 1856 - The Blizzard (Метель) 1856 - The Discharged (Разжалованный) 1859 - Three Deaths (Три смерти) 1860 - Excerpts from Stories of Village Life (Отрывки рассказов из деревенской жизни) 1861 - Holstomer (Холстомер) 1872 - The Prisoner of the Caucasus (Кавказский пленник) 1886 - The Leap (Прыжок) 1892 - The Story of an Aeronaut (Рассказ Аэронавта) 1893 - The Surat Coffeehouse (Суратская кофейная) 1894 - It Comes Dearly (Дорого стоит) 1895 - Françoise (Франсуаза) 1896 - Who Is Right? (Кто прав?) 1897 - Karma (Карма) 1900 - The Dream of the Young King (Сон молодого царя) 1903 - After the Ball (После бала) 1905 - Alyosha Gorshok (Алеша Горшок) 1906 - Poor Folk (Бедные люди)1853 - Why? (За что?) 1853 - Korney Vasilyev (Корней Васильев) 1854 - Berries (Ягоды) 1854 - What I Saw in My Dream (Что я видел во сне) 1856 - Father Vasily (Отец Василий) 1857 - The Power of Childhood (Сила детства) 1858 - Three Days in the Country (Три дня в деревне)
Download or read book Leo Tolstoy Collected Short Stories written by graf Leo Tolstoy and published by Peterson Pub. This book was released on 2001 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents three short stories written by famous author Leo Tolstoy. Includes questions about the stories and a short biography of the author.
Download or read book Selected Stories of Leo Tolstoy written by Leo Tolstoy and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2014-11-01 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Selected Stories of Leo Tolstoy by Leo Tolstoy: Immerse yourself in the literary brilliance of Leo Tolstoy with this selection of his most captivating short stories. From "The Death of Ivan Ilyich" to "The Kreutzer Sonata," Tolstoy's narratives offer profound insights into the human soul, morality, and the complexities of life. As one of the greatest Russian writers, Tolstoy's stories continue to resonate with readers around the world. Key Aspects of the Book "Selected Stories of Leo Tolstoy": Human Psychology: Tolstoy's stories delve into the depths of human emotions, presenting realistic and deeply human characters. Moral Dilemmas: The narratives raise profound moral questions and invite readers to contemplate the ethical choices faced by the characters. Russian Realism: As a prominent figure in Russian literature, Tolstoy's works exemplify the principles of realism and offer a window into 19th-century Russia. Leo Tolstoy was a Russian novelist and philosopher acclaimed for his monumental novels "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina." Born in 1828, Tolstoy's works reflect his exploration of existential questions, spirituality, and the human condition. His short stories, including those featured in "Selected Stories of Leo Tolstoy," demonstrate his skill in capturing the complexities of human nature and remain essential components of the literary canon.
Download or read book The Collected Short Stories of Leo Tolstoy written by Leo Tolstoy and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2017-06-21 with total page 2412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Musaicum Books presents to you a unique Short Story Collection, formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Table of Contents Introduction Leo Tolstoy: A Short Biography "Tolstoy the Artist" and "Tolstoy the Preacher" by Ivan Panin "Count Tolstoi and the Public Censor" by Isabel Hapgood Short Stories & Collections The Kreutzer Sonata The Forged Coupon Hadji Murad The Dekabrists: A Romance A Morning of a Landed Proprietor After the Dance Alyosha the Pot My Dream There Are No Guilty People The Young Tsar A Lost Opportunity "Polikushka" The Candle Twenty-Three Tales Sevastopol Sketches Master and Man Father Sergius A Russian Proprietor and Other Stories An Old Acquaintance Fables and Stories for Children Stories from Physics Stories from Zoology Stories from Botany Texts for Chapbook Illustrations Stories from the New Speller Diary of a Lunatic Recollections of a Billiard-Marker Three Parables The Cutting of a Forest Yermak, the Conqueror of Siberia Two Hussars Albert The Cossacks: A Tale of 1852 Nikolai Palkin and Other Stories Scenes from Common Life Meeting a Moscow Acquaintance at the Front Memoirs of a Marker From the Memoirs of Prince D. Nekhlyudov Domestic Happiness My Husband and I Who Should Learn Writing of Whom? Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy or Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) was a Russian writer who is regarded as one of the greatest authors of all time. Born to an aristocratic Russian family in 1828, he is best known for the novels War and Peace (1869) and Anna Karenina (1877) which are often cited as pinnacles of realist fiction.
Download or read book The Collected Short Stories of Leo Tolstoy written by Leo Tolstoy and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-06 with total page 2423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'The Collected Short Stories of Leo Tolstoy', readers are presented with a diverse collection of tales that showcase Tolstoy's literary genius and philosophical depth. From the poignant 'The Death of Ivan Ilyich' to the thought-provoking 'The Kreutzer Sonata', each story delves into timeless themes such as morality, love, and the human experience. Tolstoy's simple yet profound writing style captures the complexities of human nature, making this collection a must-read for lovers of classic literature. The stories are a reflection of the turbulent times in which Tolstoy lived, adding historical context to his work.Leo Tolstoy, known for his epic novels like 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina', was a prominent Russian writer and thinker. His life experiences and philosophical beliefs greatly influenced his writing, leading him to explore deep questions about existence and morality in his works. Tolstoy's masterful storytelling and keen insights into the human condition continue to resonate with readers today.I highly recommend 'The Collected Short Stories of Leo Tolstoy' to those who appreciate profound reflections on life and society. This collection offers a glimpse into the mind of one of the greatest writers in history and provides valuable themes for contemplation and discussion.
Download or read book The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Other Stories written by graf Leo Tolstoy and published by Knopf. This book was released on 2009 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the bestselling, award-winning translators of "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina" comes a new, beautifully crafted, and eminently readable translation of Tolstoy's most important short fiction.
Download or read book LEO TOLSTOY The Ultimate Short Stories Collection 120 Titles in One Volume World Classics Series written by Leo Tolstoy and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-11 with total page 2422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leo Tolstoy's 'The Ultimate Short Stories Collection: 120+ Titles in One Volume' is a literary masterpiece that showcases the diverse range of his storytelling abilities. From thought-provoking moral tales to poignant character studies, Tolstoy's collection delves into the human experience with profound insight and emotional depth. His classic works are a testament to his skillful prose and timeless themes that continue to resonate with readers today. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Russia, Tolstoy's stories capture the essence of a society in transition and the universal struggles of love, faith, and redemption. Leo Tolstoy, a renowned Russian novelist and moral philosopher, drew inspiration from his own life experiences and observations of society to craft his compelling narratives. His commitment to social justice and spiritual enlightenment shines through in his writing, challenging readers to contemplate the meaning of life and their place in the world. Tolstoy's literary legacy remains a pillar of Russian literature and a source of inspiration for generations of writers and thinkers. This comprehensive collection is a must-read for anyone seeking to explore the works of one of the greatest writers in history. Tolstoy's timeless tales offer readers a glimpse into the complexities of the human soul and the enduring power of storytelling to illuminate the human condition.
Download or read book Collected Shorter Fiction of Leo Tolstoy Volume II written by Leo Tolstoy and published by Everyman's Library. This book was released on 2001-08-07 with total page 1018 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ranging in scope from lengthy novellas to fables and folktales only a few pages long, Leo Tolstoy’s short fiction provides a marvelous opportunity to become closely acquainted with Russia’s great novelist. Volume 2 of the Collected Shorter Fiction reveals how Tolstoy’s growing spiritual preoccupations flowered into a series of extraordinary late masterpieces that equal anything in the earlier novels for intensity and power. Readers of The Death of Iván Ilých, The Kreutzer Sonata, Father Sergius, Master and Man, and Hadji Murád will recognize the brilliant novelist now transfigured by his passionate quest for salvation and forgiveness. Aylmer and Louise Maude’s classic translations are supplemented by new translations by Nigel J. Cooper of six stories, including two that have never before appeared in English.
Download or read book Leo Tolstoy Short Story Collection written by Leo Tolstoy and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-10-24 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A great bundle of every Tolstoy short story!
Download or read book The Greatest Short Stories of Leo Tolstoy Deluxe Hardbound Edition written by Leo Tolstoy and published by . This book was released on 2022-12-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A man embarks on a journey or a stranger arrives in town is the theme of all great literature. Leo Tolstoy authored some of the world's best and most recognised works over the course of a nearly half-century career. This collection includes thirty-five of his best short stories, ranging from children's stories, people's stories, and Russian folk tales to his adaptations of French stories and stories written for the victims of the Russian pogrom. It includes The Snowstorm (1856), Polikushka (1863), The Prisoner of the Caucasus (1872), Where Love is, There God is Also (1885), Two Old Men (1885), Ivan the Fool (1885), Kholstomír (1885), The Imp and The Crust (1886), The Coffee House of Surat (1893), Master and Man (1895), Father Sergius, Work, Death and Sickness, After the Dance, and Alyosha the Pot (1911), among his other masterpieces. An editorial note precedes each work.
Download or read book Your Leo Tolstoy written by graf Leo Tolstoy and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
