Download or read book Tolstoy written by Count Leo Tolstoy and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 1999-08-17 with total page 577 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Russian novelist and philospher Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) is best known for his monumental novels War and Peace and Anna Karenina, but his reputation as a master of short fiction is richly evident in this unparalleled anthology. Here, in the largest one-volume collection available, are 36 stories of war, intrigue, treachery, murder, moral turmoil, spiritual anguish, and occasional redemption. They include early stories like the famed "Sevastopol" tales of warfare and "Lost on the Steppe;" the tour de force novellas "The Death of Ivan Ilyitch" and "The Kreutzer Sonata;" as well as folk tales, parables, realistic tales, and many lesser-known gems.
Download or read book The Complete Plays of Leo Tolstoy Annotated written by Leo Tolstoy and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-06 with total page 617 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leo Tolstoy, one of the greatest Russian writers of all time, showcases his versatility and profound insight into human nature in 'The Complete Plays of Leo Tolstoy (Annotated)'. This collection includes Tolstoy's lesser-known works in the realm of drama, revealing a different side of the author known for his epic novels such as 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina'. The plays delve into themes of morality, love, and social injustice, all seen through the lens of Tolstoy's unique literary style marked by realistic dialogue and deep character development. The annotations provide valuable insights into the historical and cultural context of each play, enhancing the reader's understanding and appreciation of Tolstoy's theatrical works. Readers will be captivated by Tolstoy's ability to combine philosophical depth with engaging storytelling, making this collection a must-read for fans of classic literature and Russian drama alike.
Download or read book The Cause of it All written by Aylmer Maude and published by BookRix. This book was released on 2014-06-07 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of a slightly preachy `educated' tramp who's a proclaimed champion of the proletariat. He espouses the virtues of sobriety and the vicissitudes of severe alcoholism giving witness to the immoral actions that one has the potential to undertake while inebriated. Subsequently he becomes such and pilfers from the household of his lodgers. His punishment is just in that the guilt he suffers is befitting.
Download or read book The Complete Works of Leo Tolstoy Novels Short Stories Plays Memoirs Letters Essays on Art Religion and Politics written by Leo Tolstoy and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-11 with total page 6712 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leo Tolstoy's 'The Complete Works' is a monumental collection encompassing his diverse literary output. With works ranging from epic novels such as 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina' to thought-provoking essays on art, religion, and politics, Tolstoy's writing showcases his deep understanding of human nature and societal issues. His distinct literary style combines vivid storytelling with philosophical introspection, making his works timeless classics in the literary canon. Tolstoy's exploration of moral dilemmas and ethical questions resonates with readers of all ages, as he challenges conventional norms and delves into the complexities of the human experience. Leo Tolstoy, a prolific Russian writer and thinker, drew inspiration from his own life experiences and philosophical beliefs to create works that continue to captivate audiences worldwide. His commitment to social change and spiritual enlightenment is evident throughout his writings, as he grapples with the fundamental questions of existence and morality. Tolstoy's dedication to truth and authenticity infuses his works with a sense of urgency and relevance that transcends time and place. I highly recommend 'The Complete Works of Leo Tolstoy' to readers seeking a deeper understanding of human nature, morality, and the complexities of society. Tolstoy's profound insights and timeless storytelling make this collection a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the depths of the human soul and the complexities of the world we inhabit.
Download or read book Tolstoy as Teacher written by graf Leo Tolstoy and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the years before he wrote War and Peace, Leo Tolstoy founded and ran a school on his estate at Yasanya Polyana. Brimming with progressive and sometimes radical ideas on schooling, Tolstoy undertook to teach the peasant children many subjects-including imaginative writing-and wrote about what he learned. This is a book for anyone who cares about education.
Download or read book Tolstoy on Shakespeare written by graf Leo Tolstoy and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Anna Karenina The Screenplay written by Tom Stoppard and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2012-11-13 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY TOM STOPPARD Our most esteemed living playwright adapts the most famous love story ever written in the screenplay for the new Focus Features film Anna Karenina, directed by Joe Wright, starring Keira Knightley and Jude Law. Tolstoy’s brilliant novel, tracing the tragic love affair between Count Vronsky and the unhappily married Anna, has moved readers for generations. Now, award-winning playwright Tom Stoppard re-imagines what Vladimir Nabokov called “one of the greatest love stories in world literature” for the screen. In an impeccable match of talent between source and adaptation, Stoppard projects Tolstoy’s powerful contrasts between city and country, love and death, happiness and unhappiness. The result is beautiful, stirring, and at once old and new. A special introduction by Stoppard offers a glimpse into the process behind his remarkable interpretation.
Download or read book The First Distiller written by Leo graf Tolstoy and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-02 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the dramatic brilliance of "The First Distiller" by Leo graf Tolstoy, brought to life in English by the translations of Louise and Aylmer Maude. This Russian drama, rich in Slavic, Baltic, and Albanian cultural nuances, offers a captivating look into the world of distillation. Tolstoy's narrative is both enlightening and entertaining, making it a cherished addition to the world of drama.
Download or read book Lives and Deaths written by Leo Tolstoy and published by Pushkin Collection. This book was released on 2020-10-27 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fresh translations of Tolstoy's four richest shorter works by the award-winning Boris Dralyuk Tolstoy's stories contain many of the most acutely observed moments in his monumental body of work. This new selection of his shorter works, sensitively translated by the award-winning Boris Dralyuk, showcases the peerless economy with which Tolstoy could render the passions and conflicts of a life. These are works that take us from a self-interested judge's agonising deathbed to the bristling social world of horses in a stable yard, from the joyful vanity of youth to the painful doubts of sickness and old age. With unwavering precision, Tolstoy's eye brings clarity and richness to the simplest materials.
Download or read book Plays Complete Edition Including the Posthumous Plays written by Graf Leo Tolstoy and published by Library of Alexandria. This book was released on with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Three Questions written by Jon J Muth and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2015-12-29 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With his stunning watercolors -- and text that resounds with universal truths, award-winning artist Jon J Muth has transformed a story by Tolstoy into a timeless fable for young readers. What is the best time to do things? Who is the most important one? What is the right thing to do? Nikolai knows that he wants to be the best person he can be, but often he is unsure if he is doing the right thing. So he goes to ask Leo, the wise turtle. But it is Nikolai's own response to a stranger's cry for help that leads him directly to the answers he is looking for.Jon J Muth combined his studies of Zen with his love for Tolstoy to create this profound, yet simple book about compassion and living in the moment.
Download or read book Resurrection written by Leo Tolstoy and published by Xist Publishing. This book was released on 2015-04-24 with total page 547 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tolstoy's Final Novel “It was clear that everything considered important and good was insignificant and repulsive, and that all this glamour and luxury hid the old well-known crimes, which not only remained unpunished but were adorned with all the splendor men can devise.” ― Leo Tolstoy, Resurrection A nobleman seeks to right a past sin and discovers he's been living in a golden world of privilege. When he visits the prison where his former maid has been sentenced, he is awakened to a world of oppression, injustice and barbarity. Resurrection is not Tolstoy's most famous novel, but it was his best-selling book. This Xist Classics edition has been professionally formatted for e-readers with a linked table of contents. This eBook also contains a bonus book club leadership guide and discussion questions. We hope you’ll share this book with your friends, neighbors and colleagues and can’t wait to hear what you have to say about it. Xist Publishing is a digital-first publisher. Xist Publishing creates books for the touchscreen generation and is dedicated to helping everyone develop a lifetime love of reading, no matter what form it takes
Download or read book The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson Charles Dickens and Count Leo Tolstoy Discord written by Scott Carter and published by Dramatists Play Service, Inc.. This book was released on 2015-05-15 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Founding Father, a Victorian novelist and a Russian revolutionary walk into a…stop me if you’ve heard this one. Thomas Jefferson (yes that one), Charles Dickens (the very same) and Count Leo Tolstoy (who else?) are brought together in a blistering battle of wits. From Scott Carter (executive producer of Real Time with Bill Maher), this whip-smart comedy examines what happens when great men of history are forced to repeat it.
Download or read book The Three Questions written by graf Leo Tolstoy and published by Creative Company. This book was released on 1983 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A king visits a hermit to gain answers to three important questions.
Download or read book Tolstoy or Dostoevsky written by George Steiner and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2013-04-16 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book of criticism from the acclaimed author of After Babel—a “provocative and probing” look at Russian literature’s most influential writers (The New York Times). “Literary criticism,” writes Steiner, “should arise out of a debt of love.” Abiding by his own rule, Tolstoy or Dostoevsky is an impassioned work, inspired by Steiner’s conviction that the legacies of these two Russian masters loom over Western literature. By explaining how Leo Tolstoy and Fyodor Dostoevsky differ from each other, Steiner demonstrates that when taken together, their work offers the most complete portrayal of life and the tension between the thirst for knowledge on one hand and the longing for mystery on the other. An instant classic for scholars of Russian literature and casual readers alike, Tolstoy or Dostoevsky explores two powerful writers and their opposing modes of approaching the world, and the enduring legacies wrought by their works.
Download or read book War and Peace written by J. Wladimir Bienstock and published by Borgo Press. This book was released on 2010-09 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adapted from Leo Tolstoy's classic novel of Napoleon's invasion of Russia in 1812, War and Peace tells the story of Count Pierre Bezhoukov, as he's buffeted by the fortunes of war, love, and a cruel fate. J. Wladimir Bienstock (1868-1933) was an emigre who made a career out of translating and adapting Russian literary classics into their French equivalents.
Download or read book The Works of Leo Tolst y written by graf Leo Tolstoy and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
