Das Leben Tolstois by Romain Rolland

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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
Note Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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.
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Summary "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.)
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
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EBook-No. 44537
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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