Leo N. Tolstoi, Part 1

Leo N. Tolstoi, Part 1: Sein Leben, Seine Werke, Seine Weitanschauung (1901) is a biographical and critical study of the life, works, and worldview of the famous Russian writer Leo Tolstoy. Written by Raphael Lowenfeld, a German literary critic and scholar, the book provides a comprehensive overview of Tolstoy's life and literary career, as well as his philosophical and religious beliefs.The book is divided into three parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Tolstoy's life and work. The first part, ""Sein Leben"" (His Life), provides a detailed account of Tolstoy's upbringing, education, family life, and personal struggles, including his spiritual crisis and conversion to Christianity. It also explores the social and political context of Tolstoy's life, including his involvement in the Russian literary and intellectual circles of his time.The second part, ""Seine Werke"" (His Works), offers a critical analysis of Tolstoy's major literary works, including War and Peace, Anna Karenina, and The Death of Ivan Ilyich. Lowenfeld examines Tolstoy's style, themes, and narrative techniques, and considers his contributions to the development of the realist novel and the Russian literary tradition.The final part, ""Seine Weitanschauung"" (His Worldview), explores Tolstoy's philosophical and religious beliefs, including his rejection of organized religion and his advocacy of nonviolent resistance and social reform. Lowenfeld considers Tolstoy's influence on the development of pacifism, anarchism, and other social and political movements, as well as his impact on modern literature and culture.Overall, Leo N. Tolstoi, Part 1: Sein Leben, Seine Werke, Seine Weitanschauung (1901) provides a comprehensive and insightful study of one of the most important writers and thinkers of the 19th century. It offers a valuable resource for scholars, students, and general readers interested in Tolstoy's life, work, and legacy.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.