Leo Tolstoy: The Reluctant Prophet of Yasnaya Polyana
Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) stands as a titan of Russian literature, renowned for epic novels like 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina' that plumb the depths of…
Overview
Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) stands as a titan of Russian literature, renowned for epic novels like 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina' that plumb the depths of human experience. Yet, his life was a dramatic arc from privileged landowner to ascetic philosopher, marked by profound spiritual crises and radical social critiques. His later years saw him renounce his literary fame and wealth, advocating for non-violent resistance and a simplified, agrarian life, influencing figures from Gandhi to Martin Luther King Jr. This biography explores the man behind the myth, dissecting the internal and external forces that shaped one of history's most complex and compelling figures.
Key Facts
- Year
- 1828
- Origin
- Russia
- Category
- Biography
- Type
- Person