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
The Devil
A well-to-do man's life spirals into a moral crisis as lust threatens to destroy everything he holds dear.
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
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
The Census in Moscow
During a census in Moscow in the late 1800s, a writer explores how the act of gathering data can become a call to action.
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
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
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
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
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
Fruits of Culture
In a comical clash of social classes and spiritual beliefs, a Russian family navigates love, land deals, and the absurdity of high society.
By Leo Tolstoy
The First Distiller
A peasant's life spirals out of control as a sinister stranger introduces the intoxicating lure of homemade spirits, turning a peaceful village into a scene of drunken chaos.
By Leo Tolstoy
The Cossacks: A Tale of 1852
A disillusioned aristocrat seeks a fresh start among the rugged people of the Caucasus, only to discover unexpected truths about himself and the nature of love and freedom.
By Leo Tolstoy
What to Do? Thoughts Evoked By the Census of Moscow
A man's eyes are opened to the disturbing realities of urban poverty, forcing him to confront his own privileged views on social obligation.
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
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
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
What Men Live By, and Other Tales
A poor man's simple act of kindness to a mysterious stranger changes his understanding of life and what truly matters.
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
Sevastopol
Experience the brutal realities of war as soldiers and civilians struggle for survival under siege, revealing both the horror and fleeting moments of humanity.
By Leo Tolstoy