Erinnerungen an Leo N. Tolstoi

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tolstaia, A. A., grafinia (Aleksandra Andreevna), 1817-1904

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Erinnerungen an Leo N. Tolstoi" by Gräfin A. A. Tolstoi is a memoir written in the late 19th century. The work provides a personal account of the author's relationship with the famed writer Leo Tolstoi, revealing both admiration and critique as it delves into his character and beliefs. As the author was an influential figure in her own right, serving as a court lady and connected to the Russian nobility, her memories present a unique perspective on Tolstoi's life and philosophy. The opening of the memoir introduces the author and her reflections on her acquaintance with Tolstoi, whom she met in their youth. It details their close familial ties while highlighting her initial impressions of him as a modest and humorous young man. As the narrative unfolds, Tolstoi's personality and evolving beliefs are portrayed, along with the tension arising from their differing views on religion and philosophy. This setup suggests a deeply personal exploration, revealing the complexities of friendship alongside the controversial themes present in Tolstoi's later works. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, Jana Srna and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2012-11-16