Second Tolstoy

Second Tolstoy
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Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages : 350
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ISBN-10 : 9781725285354
ISBN-13 : 1725285355
Rating : 4/5 (54 Downloads)

Synopsis Second Tolstoy by : Steve Hickey

Very few if any have devoted more years to practicing and teaching others to practice the precepts of Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount than Leo Tolstoy. He stands apart in the history of interpretation and has had enormous influence on others and other countries. Yet, Gandhi or others often get the glory. Tolstoy is remembered as a great writer, but his religious and philosophical works are by and large unknown or disparaged, even in scholarly Tolstoyan circles. His contribution is substantially under-appreciated and misunderstood. In Second Tolstoy: The Sermon on the Mount as Theo-tactics, Steve Hickey captures the particulars and dynamics of Tolstoy’s interpretation of the Sermon on the Mount from a deliberately sympathetic vantage point. Underlying this project is shared belief with Tolstoy that the Sermon on the Mount is liveable and to be lived. While from the vantage point of traditional orthodoxy Tolstoy got much wrong, there remains a lack of appreciation for what he got right—radical obedience to the teachings of Jesus. A new vocabulary is proposed to more precisely capture Tolstoyan lived theology, namely the political and social expressions of Tolstoyan Christianity, with the hope that these theories and practices will gain a wider consideration, understanding, and following.

Russia in the Age of Alexander II, Tolstoy and Dostoevsky

Russia in the Age of Alexander II, Tolstoy and Dostoevsky
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Publisher : Anthem Press
Total Pages : 305
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ISBN-10 : 9781898855590
ISBN-13 : 1898855595
Rating : 4/5 (90 Downloads)

Synopsis Russia in the Age of Alexander II, Tolstoy and Dostoevsky by : Walter Moss

'Russia in the Age of Alexander II, Tolstoy and Dostoevsky' is both history and story, incorporating in its analysis of Alexander II's turbulent reign the lives and ideas of the period's great writers, thinkers and revolutionaries who made this the Golden Age of Russian literature and thought. In his combination of considerable biographical material with the presentation of the main ideas of the era's chief writers and thinkers, Walter G. Moss has written a history that is of interest not only to scholars and students of the period, but also to more general readers.

Tolstoy

Tolstoy
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Publisher : HMH
Total Pages : 581
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ISBN-10 : 9780547545875
ISBN-13 : 0547545878
Rating : 4/5 (75 Downloads)

Synopsis Tolstoy by : Rosamund Bartlett

This biography of the brilliant author of War and Peace and Anna Karenina “should become the first resort for everyone drawn to its titanic subject” (Booklist, starred review). In November 1910, Count Lev Tolstoy died at a remote Russian railway station. At the time of his death, he was the most famous man in Russia, more revered than the tsar, with a growing international following. Born into an aristocratic family, Tolstoy spent his existence rebelling against not only conventional ideas about literature and art but also traditional education, family life, organized religion, and the state. In “an epic biography that does justice to an epic figure,” Rosamund Bartlett draws extensively on key Russian sources, including fascinating material that has only become available since the collapse of the Soviet Union (Library Journal, starred review). She sheds light on Tolstoy’s remarkable journey from callow youth to writer to prophet; discusses his troubled relationship with his wife, Sonya; and vividly evokes the Russian landscapes Tolstoy so loved and the turbulent times in which he lived.

Tolstoy and the Genesis of "War and Peace"

Tolstoy and the Genesis of
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Publisher : Cornell University Press
Total Pages : 316
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ISBN-10 : 9781501721526
ISBN-13 : 1501721526
Rating : 4/5 (26 Downloads)

Synopsis Tolstoy and the Genesis of "War and Peace" by : Kathryn B. Feuer

Kathryn B. Feuer offers remarkable insights into Leo Tolstoy's creative process while he wrote War and Peace. She follows the novel through countless drafts and notes, illuminating its connection to earlier, unpublished, novels and to crucial new sources, both European and Russian. A novelist herself, Feuer explores the problems of character development, narrative voice, genre, and structure that Tolstoy ultimately resolved so brilliantly.

Tolstoy

Tolstoy
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Publisher : Northwestern University Press
Total Pages : 228
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ISBN-10 : 0810113953
ISBN-13 : 9780810113954
Rating : 4/5 (53 Downloads)

Synopsis Tolstoy by : graf Leo Tolstoy

A collection of translated plays from Tolstoy.

Tolstoy’s Family Prototypes in "War and Peace"

Tolstoy’s Family Prototypes in
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Publisher : Academic Studies PRess
Total Pages : 273
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ISBN-10 : 9781644694107
ISBN-13 : 1644694107
Rating : 4/5 (07 Downloads)

Synopsis Tolstoy’s Family Prototypes in "War and Peace" by : Brett Cooke

What were the consequences of Tolstoy’s unusual reliance on members of his family as source material for War and Peace? Did affection for close relatives influence depictions of these real prototypes in his fictional characters? Tolstoy used these models to consider his origins, to ponder alternative family histories, and to critique himself. Comparison of the novel and its fascinating drafts with the writer’s family history reveals increasing preferential treatment of those with greater relatedness to him: kin altruism, i.e., nepotism. This pattern helps explain many of Tolstoy’s choices amongst plot variants he considered, as well as some of the curious devices he utilizes to get readers to share his biases, such as coincidences, notions of “fate,” and aversion to incest.

The Life of Tolstoy

The Life of Tolstoy
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 510
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015005500304
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Rating : 4/5 (04 Downloads)

Synopsis The Life of Tolstoy by : Aylmer Maude

Leo Tolstoy

Leo Tolstoy
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Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages : 92
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ISBN-10 : 1402711433
ISBN-13 : 9781402711435
Rating : 4/5 (33 Downloads)

Synopsis Leo Tolstoy by : graf Leo Tolstoy

Tolstoy may have written some of the most expansive novels in all literature, but he also created wonderful short works, too. In a spectacularly illustrated volume that captures all the atmosphere of Tolstoy's Russia, Tolstoy scholar Donna Tussing Orwin carefully presents and annotates five of the writer's finest stories: "God Sees the Truth, But Waits," "How Much Land Does a Man Need?," The Empty Drum," "The Imp and the Crust," and "Three Questions." Louise and Aylmer Maude, who knew Tolstoy personally, have translated the text.

The Liberation of Tolstoy

The Liberation of Tolstoy
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Publisher : Northwestern University Press
Total Pages : 410
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ISBN-10 : 0810117525
ISBN-13 : 9780810117525
Rating : 4/5 (25 Downloads)

Synopsis The Liberation of Tolstoy by : Ivan Alekseevich Bunin

This work, equal parts biography, memoir, and literary study, examines the dialogue of two great Russian writers. The dialogue between them includes passages from Tolstoy's personal, political, and literary writings and references to Western and Eastern philosophers, religious thinkers and critics.

The Complete Plays of Leo Tolstoy (Annotated)

The Complete Plays of Leo Tolstoy (Annotated)
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Publisher : Good Press
Total Pages : 617
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ISBN-10 : EAN:8596547688549
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Rating : 4/5 (49 Downloads)

Synopsis The Complete Plays of Leo Tolstoy (Annotated) by : Leo Tolstoy

Leo Tolstoy, one of the greatest Russian writers of all time, showcases his versatility and profound insight into human nature in 'The Complete Plays of Leo Tolstoy (Annotated)'. This collection includes Tolstoy's lesser-known works in the realm of drama, revealing a different side of the author known for his epic novels such as 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina'. The plays delve into themes of morality, love, and social injustice, all seen through the lens of Tolstoy's unique literary style marked by realistic dialogue and deep character development. The annotations provide valuable insights into the historical and cultural context of each play, enhancing the reader's understanding and appreciation of Tolstoy's theatrical works. Readers will be captivated by Tolstoy's ability to combine philosophical depth with engaging storytelling, making this collection a must-read for fans of classic literature and Russian drama alike.