Leo Tolstoy
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War and Peace, Volume 2 (Maude Translation) (book 5) as you haven't seen it before -- in a remarkable illustrated edition.
As Russia braces for the next wave of Napoleons war, destinies are forged in the fires of battle and the quiet shadows of aristocratic halls. In War and Peace, Book 5, Leo Tolstoy masterfully unveils a world where ambition clashes with fate, love teeters on the edge of despair, and war seeps into every corner of life.
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2) Tolstoy in Search of Truth and Meaning: Wisdom from His Letters, Novels, Essays and Conversations
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This collection of inspirational thoughts represents Tolstoy's lifelong quest to find meaning and understand life's purpose. Chronicled as a biographical arrangement of his philosophical views, featuring quotations from his earliest diaries, stories, religious writings, political tracts, conversations, and letters collected throughout his lifetime, Tolstoy tackles subjects such as self-improvement, education, marriage and family, good and evil, peace,...
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Tolstois Novelle Die Kreutzersonate ist das packende Psychogramm einer Ehe und eine pathetische Moralpredigt zugleich. Der Zugpassagier Posdnyschew erzählt einem Mitreisenden die Geschichte seiner Ehe. Er hat seine Frau ermordet. Schuld daran seien seine Eifersucht und die verkommenen Sitten der Gesellschaft.
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4) Ressurreição
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«Ressurreição» é o último dos grandes romances de Tolstoi. Publicado em 1899, conta a história de um príncipe russo, Dimitri Nekludov, e de uma antiga empregada doméstica por ele seduzida.
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Anna Karenina is one of the grand tragedies of the 19th century. A Russian aristocrat leaves her husband to marry a dashing officer Count Vronsky. But their scandalous love affair and marriage is beset on all sides. By outrage and scorn from without and mistrust and possessiveness from within. William Falkner called it the greatest novel ever written.
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In "The Gospel in Brief," Leo Tolstoy distills the teachings of Jesus into a singular, powerful narrative. This unique interpretation, translated adeptly by Louise and Aylmer Maude, presents the essence of Christ's message with a focus on spiritual and moral guidance. Tolstoy's philosophical insights merge with his literary prowess to deliver a compelling reinterpretation of the New Testament, emphasizing love, compassion, and the pursuit of truth....
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León Tolstói fue un escritor ruso nacido en 1828. Padre de la novela moderna y autor de obras extraordinarias como: Guerra y Paz, Anna Karénina, La muerte de Iván Ilich, Los cosacos y numerosos ensayos sobre la religión, la política y la educación.. Tolstói fue una figura popular de alcance mundial, algo desconocido para la época, y más en la Rusia zarista de principios del XX. Los Cosacos es una novela escrita por León Tolstói, publicada...
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After writing such popular novels as War and Peace and Anna Karenina, Leo Tolstoy experienced a religious crisis. By the late 1870s, Tolstoy had left the Russian Orthodox Church and embarked on a quest for spiritual truth, writing profound fable-like short stories. This volume features five enlightening tales that exemplify Tolstoy's spiritual journey, illuminating the paths to human virtue and salvation. Forgiveness blooms amidst injustice in "God...
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"The Kingdom of God Is Within You" is a seminal text by Leo Tolstoy, exploring the author's interpretation of Jesus' teachings and the essence of Christianity. Challenging institutionalized religion and the state's authority, Tolstoy advocates for nonviolent resistance and a return to the spiritual truths he sees as the heart of Christ's message. This work delves into ethics, faith, and the pursuit of spiritual harmony, offering a profound critique...
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Follow the renowned novelist's journey to his own peace. Leo Tolstoy was born to an aristocratic Russian family, became a world-famous influential novelist, and then chose to lead the simple life of a peasant. Dating from this last part of his life, Tolstoy's influential book, What I Believe, takes readers along on the path to a life modeled literally on Jesus Christ's "Sermon on the Mount" and the teachings of the Gospels. In revealing and frank...
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León Tolstói fue un escritor ruso nacido en 1828. Padre de la novela moderna y autor de obras extraordinarias como: Guerra y Paz, Anna Karénina, La muerte de Iván Ilich, Los cosacos y numerosos ensayos sobre la religión, la política y la educación.. Tolstói fue una figura popular de alcance mundial, algo desconocido para la época, y más en la Rusia zarista de principios del XX. Cuando en 1886 León Tolstoi pubica "La muerte de Iván Ilich"...
12) El Diabl
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León Tolstói fue un escritor ruso nacido en 1828. Padre de la novela moderna y autor de obras extraordinarias como: Guerra y Paz, Anna Karénina, La muerte de Iván Ilich, Los cosacos y numerosos ensayos sobre la religión, la política y la educación.. Tolstói fue una figura popular de alcance mundial, algo desconocido para la época, y más en la Rusia zarista de principios del XX. El Diablo es una novela corta, escrita en 1889 y publicada en...
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The Power of Darkness (1886) is a play by Leo Tolstoy. Forbidden for decades in Tolstoy's native Russia, the five-act play was first, staged in Paris, where it earned praise from some of France's leading critics. Noted for its brutal depiction of violence and desperation, the play is concerned with the universal religious and philosophical themes that inspired such masterpieces as War and Peace (1869) and Anna Karenina (1877). Peasant life is often,...
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The Christian Ethics Collection brings together three profound works that explore the moral and spiritual dimensions of Christianity, offering readers timeless insights into faith, suffering, and the pursuit of a meaningful life. This beautifully illustrated volume includes A Confession by Leo Tolstoy, Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton, and The Problem of Pain by C.S. Lewis.
In A Confession, Tolstoy embarks on a deeply personal journey to confront existential...
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In Part 3 of Anna Karenina, the divide between Anna and society deepens as her affair with Vronsky intensifies. Isolated from friends and family, Anna struggles with jealousy and despair, while Vronsky faces his own dilemmas balancing love and duty. Meanwhile, Levin marries Kitty, finding joy in domestic life and rural simplicity. Their contrasting paths highlight the tension between societal expectations and personal fulfillment. As autumn arrives,...
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Tolstoy is perhaps best recognized as the author of the classic novels War and Peace and Anna Karenina. While he was able to sustain complex and moving plots though large novels, his ability as a great writer also is demonstrated in his many short stories. Tolstoy brings to these brief tales the same psychological depth and spiritual insight found in his large novels. In fact, his short stories are an excellent place to begin reading this great author....
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Léon Tolstoï est né en 1828 dans une petite ville de Russie. Son enfance est frappée par le malheur, consécutivement, il subit la perte de sa mère puis de son père et de sa grand-mère. Son tempérament, très sensible, l'amène à se poser très jeune des questions sur les inégalités sociales qu'il voit autour de lui. Il se fait soldat et les scènes de guerre auxquelles il participe seront la source de son roman le plus connu Guerre et...
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In Part 4 of Anna Karenina, Anna's descent accelerates as her isolation deepens and her relationship with Vronsky grows fraught with jealousy and despair. Society's rejection weighs heavily on her, driving her toward desperation. Meanwhile, Levin grapples with existential questions, finding solace in faith and family life with Kitty. The stark contrast between Anna's unraveling world and Levin's spiritual growth underscores themes of redemption, purpose,...