Leo Tolstoy
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.
The Live Corpse
To free the woman he loves from a life of misery, a desperate man makes a shocking decision with heartbreaking results.
By Leo Tolstoy
What Is Art?
: Questioning tradition, this book looks at whether art truly connects us or merely distracts us from our moral duties.
By Leo Tolstoy
The Cause of it All
In rural Russia, a family is torn apart by drinking and accusations, revealing a story of hardship and the search for blame.
By Leo Tolstoy
On the Significance of Science and Art
A renowned thinker inspects the bedrock principles of society, challenging the reader to consider if intellectual and creative endeavors truly serve the best interests of humanity.
By Leo Tolstoy
Master and Man
Avarice and loyalty collide in a snow-swept landscape, where a merchant and his worker must confront not only the unforgiving elements but also the depths of their own character.
By Leo Tolstoy
Katia
A grieving young woman's journey to adulthood explores the complications of love and self-discovery amidst loss and emotional turmoil.
By Leo Tolstoy
Boyhood
** A young boy's journey from the countryside to Moscow after his mother's death opens his eyes to both the wonders and complexities of life, friendship, and first loves.
By Leo Tolstoy
Redemption and two other plays
** In a world of tough choices, characters wrestle with love, societal pressures, and the search for redemption as they navigate complex relationships and inner turmoil.
By Leo Tolstoy
Resurrection
A prince confronts his past when he recognizes the woman he wronged as a prisoner accused of murder, sparking a struggle for redemption amid a harsh and unjust society.
By Leo Tolstoy
The Light Shines in Darkness
In a clash of faith and responsibility, a man's radical beliefs threaten to tear his family apart.
By Leo Tolstoy
What Shall We Do?
Witnessing the suffering of Moscow's impoverished, a man questions societal indifference and their obligation to act justly.
By Leo Tolstoy
Father Sergius
A nobleman’s search for true spirituality leads him down a path of piety, temptation, and, ultimately, a renunciation of his own celebrated holiness.
By Leo Tolstoy
Anna Karenina
In a Russia of old, a scandalous love affair shakes a family to its core, testing the limits of forgiveness and societal expectations.
By Leo Tolstoy
Youth
Witness a young man's journey through the highs and lows of adolescence as he strives for self-improvement and grapples with the complexities of morality and friendship.
By Leo Tolstoy
A Letter to a Hindu
Oppressed people discover that the most powerful weapon against their oppressors is not violence, but unwavering love and nonresistance, transforming their inner selves to achieve true freedom.
By Leo Tolstoy
The Journal of Leo Tolstoi (First Volume—1895-1899)
Enter the mind of a literary giant as he wrestles with faith, morality, and the search for meaning in a changing world.
By Leo Tolstoy
The Power of Darkness
In the heart of Russia, a family's turmoil ignites a blaze of love, betrayal, and desperate choices that forever alter their fates.
By Leo Tolstoy
My Religion
A disillusioned man embarks on a spiritual quest, challenging religious norms and embracing a life of love and non-violence.
By Leo Tolstoy
Childhood
Experience the joys and pains of growing up as a young boy navigates the complexities of family, friendship, and the bittersweet end of innocence.
By Leo Tolstoy
What to Do? Thoughts Evoked by the Census of Moscow
After a move to Moscow reveals a shocking disparity between the wealthy and impoverished, a man grapples with questions about societal indifference and the individual's responsibility to alleviate suffering.
By Leo Tolstoy