"The Journal of Leo Tolstoi (First Volume—1895-1899)" by Leo Tolstoy is a window into the author's soul, revealing his most intimate ponderings on ethics, belief, and societal problems during Russia's turbulent era. This journal allows readers to witness Tolstoy's ongoing quest to comprehend love, life's purpose, and our connection to the divine. The initial entries display Tolstoy's reflective character as he wrestles with the rules regulating the physical world and human behavior. He contemplates the tension between materialism's "inferior" laws and spiritual principles like love and conscience, which he believes are essential to human independence. Through observations from his days at Yasnaya Polyana, Tolstoy provides glimpses into his everyday ideas, relationships, and spiritual insights that influence his writing and life. This early part establishes the groundwork for the philosophical questions, all intertwined with his unique experiences and developing grasp of existence, that will define the remainder of the journal.
The Journal of Leo Tolstoi (First Volume—1895-1899)
By Leo Tolstoy
Enter the mind of a literary giant as he wrestles with faith, morality, and the search for meaning in a changing world.
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About the AuthorCount Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy, usually referred to in English as Leo Tolstoy, was a Russian writer. He is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential authors of all time. He received nominations for the Nobel Prize in Literature every year from 1902 to 1906 and for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1901, 1902, and 1909.
Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy, usually referred to in English as Leo Tolstoy, was a Russian writer. He is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential authors of all time. He received nominations for the Nobel Prize in Literature every year from 1902 to 1906 and for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1901, 1902, and 1909.
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