Leo Tolstoy

133 books

About the Author

Leo Tolstoy, born in 1828 on his family's estate in Russia's Tula Province, was a towering figure in world literature whose profound explorations of human existence, morality, and society continue to resonate. Emerging from a noble background marked by early tragedy, Tolstoy served in the military during the Crimean War, an experience that fueled his seminal works. Renowned for his epic narratives and incisive social commentary, he penned masterpieces that blend historical sweep with intimate psychological depth. Tolstoy's later life embraced radical Christian anarchism and pacifism, influencing global thinkers and movements. His enduring legacy lies in challenging readers to confront life's complexities, as seen in his vast body of novels, novellas, and philosophical essays that have shaped modern literature.

Common genres

Adventure Anthology Art art criticism autobiography Bilingual Edition Children Christianity Clásico classic literature Classics Crime Drama Ethics existential fiction Fairy Tales Fiction Fiction Collection Filosofía Historical Fiction History Holiday Language Learning Large Print Literary Fiction Literatura Rusa Literature motivational Mystery Nonfiction Personal Development Personal Finance Philosophical Fiction Philosophy Religion Romance Russian literature Science Fiction Self-Help self-improvement Short Stories speculative fiction Spirituality Thriller world literature

Writing style

Epic Philosophical Realistic