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Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy (/ ˈ t oʊ l s t ɔɪ, ˈ t ɒ l-/; Russian: Лев Николаевич Толстой, IPA: [ˈlʲef nʲɪkɐˈla(j)ɪvʲɪtɕ tɐlˈstoj] ⓘ; 9 September [O.S. 28 August] 1828 – 20 November [O.S. 7 November] 1910), usually referred to in English as Leo Tolstoy, was a Russian writer. He is regarded as one of ...
May 27, 2024 · Leo Tolstoy was a Russian author, a master of realistic fiction and one of the world’s greatest novelists. Tolstoy is best known for his two longest works, War and Peace (1865–69) and Anna Karenina (1875–77), which are commonly regarded as among the finest novels ever written.
Oct 29, 2019 · Leo Tolstoy (September 9, 1828-November 20, 1910) was a Russian writer, best known for his epic novels. Born into an aristocratic Russian family, Tolstoy wrote realist fiction and semi-autobiographical novels before shifting into more moral and spiritual works.
Occupation: prose writer, publicist, teacher, philosopher, writer, playwright. Movement: realism. Genre: short story, novel, drama. Years of oeuvre: 1847-1910. Leo Tolstoy – Russian writer and thinker, participated in the defense of Sevastopol, was engaged in educational and journalistic activities.
Leo Tolstoy, Russian Lev Nikolayevich, Count Tolstoy, (born Sept. 9, 1828, Yasnaya Polyana, Tula province, Russian Empire—died Nov. 20, 1910, Astapovo, Ryazan province), Russian writer, one of the world’s greatest novelists.
Leo Tolstoy was one of the world’s pre-eminent writers becoming famous through his epic novels War and Peace and Anna Karenina. War and Peace has been ranked as one of the greatest novels of all time, for its rich characterisation and sweeping view of Russian society.
Oct 17, 2023 · Leo Tolstoy, one of the most celebrated authors in world literature, was not just a keen observer of human nature but also a product of his time and experiences. Several pivotal events in Tolstoy’s life significantly shaped his literary journey, enriching his works with depth, complexity, and timeless relevance. 1.
Anna Karenina (Russian: Анна Каренина, IPA: [ˈanːə kɐˈrʲenʲɪnə]) is a novel by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy, first published in book form in 1878.Considered to be one of the greatest works of literature ever written, Tolstoy himself called it his first true novel. It was initially released in serial installments from 1875 to 1877, all but the last part appearing in the periodical The Russian Messenger. When William Faulkner was asked to list what he thought were the ...
TOLSTOY, LEO NIKOLAYEVICH. (1828 – 1910), Russian prose writer and, in his later years, dissident and religious leader, best known for his novels War and Peace and Anna Karenina.
Jun 28, 2023 · Renowned for his unique storytelling and philosophical depth, Leo Tolstoy stands as a titan in world literature. Known as Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy, his legendary works continue to be revered for their insights into life and society.
