Das Leben Tolstois by Romain Rolland
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"Das Leben Tolstois" by Romain Rolland is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the life and struggles of the renowned Russian author Leo Tolstoy, delving into his complex character, his relationships with other influential figures of his time, and his philosophical and moral dilemmas. This book likely appeals to readers interested in literature, philosophy, and the life of one of the most significant literary figures in
history. At the start of the narrative, the author presents an introduction to Tolstoy's life, highlighting the dichotomies that defined him—his role as a revered author and a tortured soul seeking truth and meaning. The opening sections provide insights into Tolstoy's early life, his family background, and his intellectual struggles, as expressed in letters and conversations, particularly with Rolland himself. The text captures Tolstoy’s grappling with existential questions and his quest for a life that aligns with his beliefs, establishing a foundation for understanding his influence on literature and humanity at large. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Rolland, Romain, 1866-1944 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Herzog, Wilhelm, 1884-1960 |
| Translator | Sylvester, O. R. |
| Uniform Title | La vie de Tolstoi. German |
| Title | Das Leben Tolstois |
| Contents | Einleitung -- "Die Geschichte meiner Kindheit" -- "Geschichten aus dem Kaukasus" -- "Die Kosaken" -- "Sewastopol" -- "Drei Tode" -- "Eheglück" -- "Krieg und Frieden" -- "Anna Karenina" -- "Beichte" und religiöse Krisis -- Soziale Krisis: "Was sollen wir denn tun?" -- Wissenschaft und Kunst -- Die "Volkserzählungen" -- "Die Macht der Finsternis" -- "Der Tod des Iwan Iljitsch" -- "Die Kreutzersonate" -- "Auferstehung" -- Die sozialen Ideen -- Die letzten Lebensjahre -- Epilog -- Anmerkungen -- Bilderverzeichnis. |
| Credits |
Produced by Peter Becker, Juliet Sutherland, Norbert H. Langkau, Jana Srna and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Tolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828-1910 |
| Subject | Novelists, Russian -- 19th century -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44537 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-44537-3 |
| Release Date | Dec 29, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 532 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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