The Journal of Leo Tolstoi is a compilation of Tolstoy's journal entries. They entries range from 1895 through 1899 with an introduction by the translator Rose Strunsky. 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.
The ultimate meaning of the Russian Revolution which took place in March, 1917, can be best understood through the pages of the Journal of Leo Tolstoi which is here printed. The spiritual qualities which make up the mind and personality of Tolstoi are the spiritual qualities which make up the new era among men which is being waged so painfully and so uncompromisingly at the present moment on the soil of Russia. One holds the key to the other, for no land but Russia could have produced a Tolstoi, and in no land but Russia could Tolstoi have been so embraced and so absorbed.They are both flesh of each other's flesh, and I place them equally in greatness against each other. Great and wonderful as is the Russian people, so Tolstoi was as great and wonderful as the Russian people. I say this knowing well the pain and impatience both felt for each other in the long eighty-two years of Tolstoi's life here, but it was the pain and the impatience of great love and infinite understanding, of feeling and knowing each other's pulse-beats, and not the misunderstanding of strangers.
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Youth is the third novel in Leo Tolstoy's autobiographical trilogy, following Childhood and Boyhood. It was first published in the popular Russian literary magazine Sovremennik. The Journal of Leo Tolstoi is a compilation of Tolstoy's journal entries. They entries range from 1895 through 1899. Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy, usually referred to in English as Leo Tolstoy, was a Russian writer who is regarded as one of the greatest authors of all time.
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Originally published immediately after the Russian revolution, this translation of Tolstoy's 1895-1899 journals is remarkable for what it captures of both the time and the man.In it, he wrestles with God, the nature of consciousness, love, marriage, religion, socialism, writing, and the nature of reality."Now I am an ordinary man, L. N. (Tolstoi), and animal, and now I am the messenger of God. I am all the time the same man.""There is no greater prop for a selfish, peaceful life, than the occupation of art for art's sake."Nearing 70, he was also struggling with his health and frequent bouts of depression.Yet the power of his intellect and his forceful persistence in trying to understand his life come through in nearly every page. Increasingly radical in his thinking, he never fails to fascinate, even while indulging in the very weaknesses he deplores.A remarkable document of a remarkable life, this book includes a lengthy introduction, biographical material on Tolstoy, and notes about the writing he was working on in this period.For less than you'd spend on gas going to the library, this long out-of-print volume is available as an affordable, well-formatted book for e-readers and smartphones.Be sure to LOOK INSIDE by clicking the cover above or download a sample.
"The Journal of Leo Tolstoy" refers to the personal diaries and reflections written by the renowned Russian author Leo Tolstoy, covering a significant portion of his life. These journals, spanning from 1847 to 1910, provide an intimate and insightful glimpse into Tolstoy's thoughts, experiences, and evolving philosophical beliefs. Leo Tolstoy, best known for his epic novels "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina," was not only a prolific writer but also a deep thinker and moralist. His journal entries touch upon a wide range of topics, including literature, art, family life, education, religion, and his contemplations on the meaning of life. In his journals, Tolstoy often grapples with existential questions, morality, and his own spiritual journey. Readers can witness his struggles with fame, his reflections on the nature of love and relationships, and his evolving views on Christianity and nonviolence. The journals also offer a glimpse into Tolstoy's relationships with his family members and his interactions with the social and political issues of his time. Tolstoy's writing in his journals is known for its sincerity, intellectual depth, and the candor with which he expresses his innermost thoughts. Reading "The Journal of Leo Tolstoy" provides a unique opportunity to understand the mind of one of the greatest novelists in literary history and gain insights into the intellectual and emotional landscape that fueled his literary masterpieces. The journals offer a valuable resource for scholars, literature enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the inner workings of a brilliant and complex mind.
