Tolstoy (Routledge Library Editions: Tolstoy and Dostoevsky)

By: Ernest Joseph Simmons

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Synopsis: Tolstoy’s fame as one of the world’s greatest novelists has never been in doubt, but the importance of his views on the social, moral and religious issues of his time is not so widely recognised. This study, first published in 1973, presents an introduction to the historical and cultural background of Tolstoy’s lifetime, then going on to consider the major events of his developing personality as a writer and reformer. As well as considering the famous novels and literary criticism, Simmons treats his educational theories and practice, famine relief work, spiritual crises and religious, social and moral beliefs, as reflected in controversial writings such as What I Believe, What Then Must We Do? and The Kingdom of God Is Within You. He also investigates Tolstoy’s involvement in government, war and revolution, and the relevance of his reformist views in the contemporary world.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 266 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781317668886
Related ISBNs:: 9781138803459, 9781138782297, 9781315769257
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 08/12/22
Copyrighted By:: the Estate of the late Ernest J. Simmons
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Literature and Fiction, Religion and Spirituality, Social Studies, Language Arts, Foreign Language Study, Philosophy, Politics and Government
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.