Sevastopol

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828-1910

Contributor:

Hapgood, Isabel Florence, 1850-1928

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Sevastopol" by Count Lyof N. Tolstoy is a collection of war narratives written in the mid-19th century. The work highlights the harrowing experiences and realities of the Siege of Sevastopol during the Crimean War, focusing on the lives of soldiers and civilians caught in the turmoil. Through its vivid descriptions and emotional depth, the book explores themes of heroism, suffering, and the mundane lives of individuals amidst the chaos of war. At the start of "Sevastopol," the reader is introduced to the setting as dawn breaks over the besieged city, marked by both beauty and devastation. Tolstoy paints a stark picture of daily life during the siege, showcasing various characters including soldiers, sailors, and civilians as they navigate the harsh realities of war. The scenes vividly depict the grim conditions of the battlefield alongside moments of human resilience and camaraderie, as well as the chilling aftermath of violence. Through the perspective of both the soldiers in the trenches and the civilians in the city, Tolstoy reveals the complex emotions experienced by those embroiled in conflict, setting the stage for a profound exploration of the human condition in times of strife. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Gonçalo Silva, Shaun Pinder and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sevastopol_Sketches

Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2014-10-25