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Leo Tolstoy
This indispensable translation is as close to the original as it is possible to get while at the same time being a clear and fluid rendering of the Russian.
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Anna Karenina, one of the great masterpieces of Leo Tolstoy, is a timeless classic of love, family, and tragedy. Set in Imperial Russia, the novel tells the story of Anna…
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Anna Karenina is a timeless masterpiece by Russian author Leo Tolstoy. Set in nineteenth-century Russia, it tells the story of Anna Karenina, a beautiful and charismatic socialite who risks everything…
Tolstoy’s epic novel focuses on the chaos of battle, the horror of death and bloodshed, and the expression of the noble virtues of love and valour.
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Offers an account of a young person’s emerging awareness of the world and of his place within it.
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Anna Karenina is the wife of a well-respected government official. When she travels to St. Petersburg to reconcile her brother and his wife, she meets Count Vronsky and the course…
This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks.
For those who have known and loved these works in the…
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Tolstoy is considered one of the giants of Russian literature; his works include the novels War and Peace and Anna Karenina and novellas such as Hadji Murad and The Death…
Tells the story of a nobleman’s attempt to redeem the suffering his youthful philandering inflicted on a peasant girl who ends up a prisoner in Siberia. This title describes the…
"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 greatest ever war novel in the history of literature - Thomas Mann
This handsome 2-book boxed set brings together Tolstoy's epic novel War and Peace is two handy paperback…
Andrei Zorin
An insightful biography of Leo Tolstoy, one of the greatest novelists of all time.
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…
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the…
A Confession or My Confession, is a short work on the subject of melancholia, philosophy and religion by the acclaimed Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy.
The last novel written by Leo Tolstoy, "Resurrection" was first published in 1899 amidst huge anticipation. What surprised the world was Tolstoy's story of a guilt-ridden nobleman, haunted by the…
The story begins with the childhood and exceptional and accomplished youth of Prince Stepan Kasatsky. The young man is destined for great things. He discovers on the eve of his…
Leo Tolstoy's "Hadji Murad" is an engaging tale of honor, betrayal, and redemption set against the stormy backdrop of nineteenth-century Russia. The main figure, a renowned Chechen warrior, is divided…
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A young sailor, Edmond Dantes, is wrongfully imprisoned through the betrayal of those he trusted. While locked away in the Chateau d'If, he learns of a hidden treasure on the…
Katia is the 1859 novel by Leo Tolstoy. The story is about young wife and her much older husband that come to realize they want different things out of life.
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"Master and Man" is a short story written by Leo Tolstoy, first published in 1895. Despite its brevity, the narrative is rich in philosophical depth and explores themes such as…
Step into the world of Russian aristocracy with Leo Tolstoy's captivating play, "The Fruits of Culture - A Comedy in Four Acts." In this delightful comedy, Tolstoy masterfully blends humor…
"Where Love Is, There God Is Also" and "Bethink Yourselves" are two separate works by the renowned Russian author Leo Tolstoy.
Here's a brief description of each:
"Where Love Is…
"Resurrection" (also known as "The Resurrection") is a novel written by the renowned Russian author Leo Tolstoy. The book was originally published in 1899 and is one of Tolstoy's later…
"Boyhood" is the first part of the autobiographical trilogy written by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy. The trilogy, collectively known as "Childhood, Boyhood, Youth," explores different stages of the protagonist's…
"The Kreutzer Sonata and Other Stories" is a collection of works by the renowned Russian author Leo Tolstoy, originally published in 1889. At the heart of this collection is the…
"The Forged Coupon and Other Stories" is a collection of short stories written by Leo Tolstoy, one of the most renowned Russian authors of the 19th century. First published in…
Anna is a beautiful, intelligent woman whose passionate affair with the dashing Count Vronsky leads her to ruin. Her story is also about a search for meaning, and by twinning…
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Tolstoy’s masterpiece tells the story of a woman who seems to have everything until her affair with the impetuous officer Count Vronsky scandalises society.
Set against the backdrop of Russian high society, this novel charts the course of the doomed love affair between Anna, a beautiful married woman, and Count Vronsky, a wealthy army…
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A brilliant short novel based on Tolstoy’s early life as a soldier in the Caucusus, The Cossacks has all the energy and poetry of youth while at the same time…
This collection of inspirational quotes represents Tolstoy's lifelong quest to find meaning and understand life's purpose. Gathered from various writings throughout his lifetime, Tolstoy covers multiple topics, including self-improvement, marriage…
After penning classics like War and Peace and Anna Karenina, Tolstoy underwent a spiritual awakening, departing from the Russian Orthodox Church for truth. This collection features five enlightening tales exemplifying…
Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.
Katya Gushchina
Leo Tolstoy, Russian writer, is best known for his novels War and Peace (1869) and Anna Karenina (1878). Although the world's greatest novelist was a courageous man, his heart responded…
Graf Leo Tolstoy
Katia" by Graf Leo Tolstoy is a classic novel of Russian literature that delves into the intricacies of love, morality, and society in 19th-century Russia. Tolstoy, known for his profound…
Graf Leo Tolstoi
Dieses klassische Buch wurde urspruenglich vor Jahrzehnten unter dem Titel "My Religion". Es wurde jetzt von Writat fuer seine franzoesischsprachigen Leser in die franzoesische Sprache uebersetzt. Bei Writat liegt uns…
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…
In the play "The Living Corpse", the famous Russian writer L.N. Tolstoy appears as a playwright.
It is filled with intense psychological collisions, complex images of heroes, ambiguous and with…
"Bethink Yourselves!" is a philosophical and political essay written by the famous Russian author and philosopher Leo Tolstoy. This work was published in 1904 during the Russo-Japanese War, at a…
