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The Life of Tolstoy Later Years is a biography written by Aylmer Maude that explores the later years of the famous Russian writer, Leo Tolstoy. The book provides a detailed account of Tolstoy's life after the publication of his magnum opus, War and Peace, and his subsequent spiritual awakening that led him to renounce his aristocratic lifestyle and embrace a life of poverty and simplicity. Maude delves into Tolstoy's philosophical and religious beliefs, including his advocacy for nonviolence and his rejection of organized religion. The book also examines Tolstoy's tumultuous relationship with his wife, Countess Sophia Tolstoy, and his strained relationships with his children. Maude draws on a variety of sources, including Tolstoy's own writings and letters, to provide a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of the most influential writers of the 19th century.1910. Maude was a translator of many of Tolstoy's works and the writer of his biography, of which this is the second volume. Tolstoy is considered one of the greatest of all novelists with his collected works numbering 90 and War and Peace and Anna Karenina being counted as his two masterpieces. After finishing Anna Karenina Tolstoy renounced all his earlier works and wrote Conversion to explain his doctrines. Resurrection was his last major novel. By this time, Tolstoy started to himself more as a sage and moral leader than an artist. In 1901 the Russian Orthodox Church excommunicated the author. Tolstoy became seriously ill and he recuperated in Crimea. He then left his estate to his disciple Vladimir Chertkov so as to follow the urge to live as a wandering ascetic, Tolstoy died of pneumonia on November 20, 1910, at a remote railway junction. Contents: The Transition Stage; Theology and the Gospels; Letter to the Tsar; Riches and Poverty; Renunciations; The New Life; What Then Must We Do? A Strenuous Year; Effects of the Teaching; Non-Resistance; The Sex Question; The Famine; Patriotism; The Doukhobors; and Excommunication. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Tolstoy and His Problems is a book written by Aylmer Maude, an English translator of Russian literature. The book is a critical analysis of the works of Leo Tolstoy, one of the greatest writers in the history of literature. Maude examines Tolstoy's philosophy, his literary style, and his influence on the literary world. He also discusses the challenges that Tolstoy faced in his personal life, including his religious beliefs and his relationship with his wife. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Tolstoy's life and work, and it is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Russian literature or literary criticism.1902. Maude's essays are intended to express, in one form or another, Tolstoy's view of life. The object is not to praise his views, but to explain them. Contents: Leo Tolstoy: A Short Biography; Tolstoy's Teaching; An Introduction to What is Art; Tolstoy's View of Art; How Resurrection was Written; Introduction to the Slavery of Our Times; The Tsar's Coronation; right and Wrong; War and Patriotism; and Talks with Tolstoy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.