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A Confession or My Confession, is a classic Leo Tolstoy book and a short work on the subject of melancholia, philosophy and religion. It was written in 1879 to 1880, when Tolstoy was in his early fifties.The book is a brief autobiographical story of the author's struggle with a mid-life existential crisis. It describes his search for the answer to the ultimate philosophical question: "If God does not exist, since death is inevitable, what is the meaning of life?." Without the answer to this, for him, life had become "impossible".The story begins with the Eastern fable of the dragon in the well. A man is chased by a beast into a well, at the bottom of which is a dragon. The man clings to a branch that is being gnawed on by two mice (one black, one white, representing night and day and the relentless march of time). The man is able to lick two drops of honey (representing Tolstoy's love of his family and his writing), but because death is inevitable, he no longer finds the honey sweet.Tolstoy goes on to describe four possible attitudes towards this dilemma. The first is ignorance. If one is oblivious to the fact that death is approaching, life becomes bearable. The problem with this for him personally is that he is not ignorant. Having become conscious of the reality of death, there is no going back.

The Victorians take full responsibility for the commercialisation of Christmas - the first Christmas card was sent in 1840 and Queen Victoria popularised German traditions surrounding the Noel including decorating the tree. The growing publishing industry was quick to recognise the extra pennies that people were willing to spend, so increased production every October to cater for this Christmas market, making it their busiest time of year as it still remains today. Inevitably there emerged many special Christmas editions, periodicals and serials and authors, probably led by Charles Dickens, created made to measure Christmas stories. The middle class families were a huge market as they were ready to stay at home, especially with unappealing winter weather, and reading out loud became a popular pastime. These Christmas stories were family orientated and as can be seen by the authors below everyone semed to join in. These stories not only reflect the era but endure as time honoured classics.

Dieses Buch ist eine kritische Betrachtung der modernen Kunst. Die beiden Autoren - der bekannte russische Schriftsteller Leo Tolstoy und der deutsche Philosoph Wilhelm Lilienthal - beschreiben die moderne Kunst als dekadent und die Schöpfung von Pseudo-Künstlern. Die Argumente sind oft radikal, aber es ist ein wichtiger Text für diejenigen, die sich für die Geschichte und Theorie der Kunst interessieren.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 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.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.

1908 Tarak Nath Das, an Indian revolutionary and editor of "Free Hindustan", a magazine published to further the efforts of emancipating the Indians from the British colonial rule, sent Leo Tolstoy two issues of "Free Hindustan" and a letter explaining the oppression and subjugation of the people of India by the English and asked the world famous writer for advice on the best way to achieve freedom from the minority who enslaved 200,000,000 people and on December 14th, 1908, Tolstoy began writing what would be inevitably entitled "A Letter to a Hindu" in Russian, but it was soon translated into English by an anonymous writer and in 1909 Das published "A Letter to a Hindu" in an edition of "Free Hindustan", his magazine. A young lawyer turned activist who worked nonstop for the emancipation of India named Gandhi read Tolstoy's "A Letter to A Hindu" in "Free Hindustan" while living in South Africa where he resided with a population of 30,000 other Indians who were being oppressed and subjugated by the white Christians in the Transvaal province of South Africa. Gandhi was already a follower of Tolstoy after he read and was radicalized by Tolstoy's "The Kingdom of GOD is Within You" and immediately Gandhi knew he wanted to publish "A Letter to a Hindu" in his own magazine "Indian Opinion" that he was printing and distributing from Transvaal. And so, the young Gandhi wrote to Tolstoy to make sure that Tolstoy actually wrote the letter and asked Tolstoy if he, Gandhi Himself, could translate "A Letter to A Hindu" into the Indian dialect Guajarati and this began a correspondence of six letters between Gandhi and Tolstoy which concluded with Tolstoy's death in 1910 at 82 years old. The story of India's nonviolent revolution led by Gandhi is amazing and inspiring, but the reader of "A Letter to a Hindu" doesn't need to know all the details of the Indian problem presented by Tarak Nath, they are not necessary, because the Indian situation is used by Tolstoy only as an example. It is the theories presented by Tolstoy that are the guts of the letter, and at its center is the reason for publishing these texts, Tolstoy's thoughts on the concept of nonresistance to evil by violence (Matthew 5:38-42, Luke 6:27-31) which includes giving good to evil, not retaliating, loving your enemies, and most importantly the order from Christ that if someone slaps your face you should then turn your face so they can hit the other side as well. This is usually referred to as "to turn the other cheek" and it is roundly negated and discarded by most pastors and Christians, but this is a direct command from Christ that cannot be ignored or rejected, and this is the core of Tolstoy's ethics: Nonresistance to Evil by Violence.In this new documentary play by Damian Westfall the entire story and philosophy of the connection and interactions between Tolstoy and Gandhi are portrayed using their own words. The play is made up of primary sources including Tolstoy's essay A Letter to a Hindu, an introduction by Gandhi, the complete correspondences between Tolstoy and Gandhi and a new introduction and epilogue by the playwright. What's most significant is that this text of Tolstoy's A Letter to a Hindu is newly translated with all the other texts, the first new translation of these texts in decades.

Anna Kapenina (Anna Karenina - Greek Edition) By Leo Tolstoy

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In the Sevastopol Sketches, Leo Tolstoy evocatively recollects his experiences at the Siege of Sevastopol in 1854-1855, over the course of three short stories. Although the trio of tales which comprise the Sevastopol Sketches are ostensibly fictional and written in the second person, they accurately recall Tolstoy's experiences as a young man witnessing the Crimean War. All three possess philosophical overtones, with the overarching theme being a vilification of war as a wasteful, senseless and foolish expenditure of human life. The stories are as follows: The first opens in December 1854. Tolstoy arrives at the city of Sevastopol, which by that time had already hosted much conflict. The results of the fighting are portrayed in Tolstoy's vivid descriptions of the makeshift field hospital. Horrendous wounds, amputations and misery pervade the air, as many of the soldiers must make do without beds to rest upon. In the second story, set in May 1855, further damage and horror has been inflicted upon Sevastopol. Alluding to the continuing destruction, Tolstoy discusses the psychological aspects of war, and the spirit which drives acts of heroism. He criticizes truces as a false show of humanity; for conflicts inevitably arise anew between the parties. The final story takes us to August 1855. Here Tolstoy discusses the conclusion of the siege, wherein Russia's defeated and exhausted forces undertake a tactical retreat from the city grounds. The characters of Mikael and Vladamir Kozeltsov are explored; the pair are brothers who fight (and ultimately perish) for the Russian cause. The Sevastopol Sketches establish Tolstoy as a pacifist who considered war to be one of the most depraved and lamentable events characterizing mankind. Years after publishing these sketches, Tolstoy would draw upon the Siege of Sevastopol as a critical supplement to the narrative of his epic novel - War and Peace.

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Anna Karenina is considered by many as the perfect novel. An intense psychological study of the eponymous lead character is set against the vast expanse of Tolstoy's 19th Century Russia.

The Beginning of the End is a novel written by the acclaimed Russian author, Leo Tolstoy, in 1898. The story is set in the backdrop of the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-78 and follows the life of a young Russian soldier named Dmitry Nekhlyudov. As the war rages on, Dmitry witnesses the horrors of battle and the suffering of the common people caught in its crossfire. He becomes disillusioned with the war and the government's policies, and begins to question his own role in the conflict. The novel explores themes of morality, justice, and the futility of war. Tolstoy uses Dmitry's journey to highlight the moral decay of the Russian aristocracy and the corruption of the government. The Beginning of the End is a powerful critique of war and the political systems that perpetuate it. Tolstoy's writing is vivid and evocative, painting a stark picture of the human cost of conflict. The novel is a must-read for fans of Tolstoy's work and anyone interested in the history of the Russo-Turkish War.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.

Katia is the 1859 novel by Leo Tolstoy. The story is about young wife and her much older husband that come to realize they want different things out of life. There are ideals of happiness are not the same. The tone of the book is set but the opening line. "We were in mourning for our mother, who had died the preceding autumn, and we had spent all the winter alone in the country--Macha, Sonia and I." Odin's Library Classics is dedicated to bringing the world the best of humankind's literature from throughout the ages. Carefully selected, each work is unabridged from classic works of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or drama.

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Kholstomer is a novella written by the renowned Russian author Leo Tolstoy. The story centers around the life of a horse named Kholstomer, who is owned by a wealthy landowner. Kholstomer is a proud and intelligent horse, who is able to communicate with other animals and humans. He is also a skilled racer, winning many races and earning the admiration of his owner.However, Kholstomer's life takes a tragic turn when he is sold to a cruel and abusive owner. He is mistreated and forced to work long hours, causing him to become bitter and resentful. Kholstomer's thoughts and feelings are explored in detail throughout the novella, as he struggles to come to terms with his new life.The story is told from the perspective of Kholstomer, giving readers a unique insight into the mind of a horse. Tolstoy uses Kholstomer's experiences to explore themes such as freedom, oppression, and the nature of humanity. The novella is a powerful and thought-provoking work, showcasing Tolstoy's skill as a writer and his ability to create complex and compelling characters.THIS 54 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Cossacks, Sevastopol, The Invaders and Other Stories, by Leo Tolstoy. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417917644.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 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Pathway of Life: Teaching Love and Wisdom, by Leo Tolstoy. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766106616.

Stories include: The Chimes (Dickens), How Much Land Does a Man Need? (Tolstoy), The Crocodile (Dostoyevsky), In The Penal Colony (Kafka), To Build a Fire (London), The Canterville Ghost (Wilde)

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Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy (September 9, 1828 - November 20, 1910) was a Russian writer who primarily wrote novels and short stories. Later in life, he also wrote plays and essays. His two most famous works, the novels War and Peace and Anna Karenina, are acknowledged as two of the greatest novels of all time and a pinnacle of realist fiction. Many consider Tolstoy to have been one of the world's greatest novelists. Tolstoy is equally known for his complicated and paradoxical persona and for his extreme moralistic and ascetic views, which he adopted after a moral crisis and spiritual awakening in the 1870s, after which he also became noted as a moral thinker and social reformer. -wikipedia

Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy (September 9, 1828 - November 20, 1910) was a Russian writer who primarily wrote novels and short stories. Later in life, he also wrote plays and essays. His two most famous works, the novels War and Peace and Anna Karenina, are acknowledged as two of the greatest novels of all time and a pinnacle of realist fiction. Many consider Tolstoy to have been one of the world's greatest novelists. Tolstoy is equally known for his complicated and paradoxical persona and for his extreme moralistic and ascetic views, which he adopted after a moral crisis and spiritual awakening in the 1870s, after which he also became noted as a moral thinker and social reformer. -wikipedia

Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy (September 9, 1828 - November 20, 1910) was a Russian writer who primarily wrote novels and short stories. Later in life, he also wrote plays and essays. His two most famous works, the novels War and Peace and Anna Karenina, are acknowledged as two of the greatest novels of all time and a pinnacle of realist fiction. Many consider Tolstoy to have been one of the world's greatest novelists. Tolstoy is equally known for his complicated and paradoxical persona and for his extreme moralistic and ascetic views, which he adopted after a moral crisis and spiritual awakening in the 1870s, after which he also became noted as a moral thinker and social reformer. -wikipedia

Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy (September 9, 1828 - November 20, 1910) was a Russian writer who primarily wrote novels and short stories. Later in life, he also wrote plays and essays. His two most famous works, the novels War and Peace and Anna Karenina, are acknowledged as two of the greatest novels of all time and a pinnacle of realist fiction. Many consider Tolstoy to have been one of the world's greatest novelists. Tolstoy is equally known for his complicated and paradoxical persona and for his extreme moralistic and ascetic views, which he adopted after a moral crisis and spiritual awakening in the 1870s, after which he also became noted as a moral thinker and social reformer. -wikipedia

"The Decembrists" from Leo Tolstoy. Russian writer (1828-1910).

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Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy (9th September 1828 - 20th November 1910) was born into a well known Russian family of nobility who was brought up by relatives following his parents death when he was very young. Described by his teachers at university as "unable and unwilling to learn" he abandoned all formal education and after running up gambling debts joined the army with his older brother. Here he started writing and had a moral and spiritual awakening that transformed him from the privileged aristocrat to a social reformer leading the life of an ascetic peasant. Later still, his interpretation of the ethical teachings of Jesus made him a fervent Christian anarchist and pacifist. His writings on non violence were to have a profound impact on Gandhi and Martin Luther King. Here we bring you another powerful volume: "Cossacks", a masterpiece of writing. Tolstoy is widely considered to be one of the greatest novelists of all time and in reading this compelling and powerful book it is clear why.

"He in his madness prays for storms, and dreams that storms will bring him peace."Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy (9th September 1828 - 20th November 1910) was born into a well known Russian family of nobility who was brought up by relatives following his parents death when he was very young. Described by his teachers at university as "unable and unwilling to learn" he abandoned all formal education and after running up gambling debts joined the army with his older brother. Here he started writing and had a moral and spiritual awakening that transformed him from the privileged aristocrat to a social reformer leading the life of an ascetic peasant. Later still, his interpretation of the ethical teachings of Jesus made him a fervent Christian anarchist and pacifist. His writings on non violence were to have a profound impact on Gandhi and Martin Luther King. "The Death of Ivan Ilych" is a masterpiece on death and dying. The principal character, a judge in St Petersburg, is described as "an intelligent, polished, lively, and agreeable man." His life is good and there is no place for him to face his own mortality but after a minor health problem, he has to face his death and inevitably his life. Tolstoy is widely considered to be one of the greatest novelists of all time and in reading this compelling and powerful book it is clear why.

This collection of inspirational thoughts represents Leo Tolstoy's profound spiritual odyssey to find meaning and understand life's purpose. Chronicled as a biographical arrangement of his philosophical views, featuring quotations from his earliest diaries, stories, religious writings, political tracts, conversations, and letters collected throughout his lifetime, the collection shows how Tolstoy tackles subjects such as self-improvement, education, marriage and family, good and evil, peace, war, and civil disobedience with his own unique perspective. The selections, edited by Russian literature scholar, Robert Blaisdell, reveal Tolstoy as a sage fully immersed in and challenged by life: an intense person, writer, father, and husband. Best known for his literary masterpieces War and Peace and Anna Karenina, Tolstoy's existential journey features the fullest expression of his ideals and is a requisite for anyone seeking deeper knowledge and appreciation of the intricacies of human existence. Leo Tolstoy, often regarded as the most famous Russian author of any century, was born in 1828 at his family estate 120 miles south of Moscow. His mother died before he was two, his father died when he was nine, and he and his siblings were raised by a series of aunts. At the age of 16 he started university, but left before completing a degree. It was in this next period of Tolstoy's life that he began writing, and before he turned thirty, he was already regarded as a distinctive and important Russian author. He went on to write War and Peace and Anna Karenina, as well as the autobiographical novels Childhood, Boyhood and Youth, the nonfiction work, A Confession, and dozens of short stories, essays, and other works. He served as a soldier before becoming a pacifist. He was admired by his contemporaries, and is considered one of the greatest writers of all time. He died in 1910 at the age of 82. Bob Blaisdell is the author of the biographies Chekhov Becomes Chekhov and Creating Anna Karenina: Tolstoy and the Birth of Literature's Most Enigmatic Heroine; he is the editor of Tolstoy as Teacher, Tolstoy's Classic Tales and Fables for Children, and dozens of Dover Thrift editions. He is a professor of English in Brooklyn, New York. Wisdom from Tolstoy "To know God and to live is one and the same thing. God is life. Live seeking God, and then you will not live without God." --Confession "Faith--yes, we need faith. We can't do without faith. Not, however, faith in what other people tell us, but faith in what we arrive at ourselves, by our own thought, our own reason." --The Light Shines in Darkness "To say a man should not be guided by reason is the same as to say to a man carrying a lamp in a dark catacomb that, to find the way out, he must extinguish his lamp and be guided, not by light, but by something else." > "In old age one becomes indifferent to the fact that one will never see the results of one's activity. But the results will be there." >

In "The Gospel in Brief," Leo Tolstoy distills the teachings of Jesus into a singular, powerful narrative. This unique interpretation, translated adeptly by Louise and Aylmer Maude, presents the essence of Christ's message with a focus on spiritual and moral guidance. Tolstoy's philosophical insights merge with his literary prowess to deliver a compelling reinterpretation of the New Testament, emphasizing love, compassion, and the pursuit of truth. Perfect for readers seeking a deeper understanding of Christian principles through the lens of one of the greatest Russian literary figures.