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Leo Tolstoy began Resurrection in 1889 after his friend, the jurist Anatoly Koni, told him the true story of a juror who realized the defendant was the woman he had seduced and abandoned years before. Tolstoy put the draft aside for nearly a decade, then, at seventy-one, shut himself in his study through the winter of 1898–1899 to finish it, often working day and night while the household tiptoed around him. The novel became his last major work of fiction, written when he was already a public critic of church and state and an advocate of Henry George’s land-tax ideas. He sold the book to the popular illustrated weekly Niva, which ran it in heavily censored installments from January to April 1899 and printed an unprecedented 215,000 copies of the book edition that December. Tolstoy sent almost all of the royalties—about 30,000 rubles—to help Russia’s pacifist Doukhobors emigrate to Canada. To preserve the uncut text he also allowed an uncensored edition to be printed abroad (Free Age Press, London/Geneva, 1899). The first English translation, by Louise and Aylmer Maude, appeared in London in 1900. The journey drags him through courts, prisons, and convict trains. He watches ragged prisoners whipped for petty offenses while officials toast each other over crystal glasses, and he sees chaplains blessing it all in God’s name. Repelled, he strips away his privileges, gives his land to the peasants, ends his engagement to a shallow society beauty, and walks beside exiles in lice-ridden wagons. Maslova, hardened by abuse and mistrustful of his sudden remorse, drifts toward a fellow prisoner, but Nekhlyudov presses on, no longer looking for romantic redemption—only a chance to live truthfully. Tolstoy tears into every pillar of respectable Russia: the legal system that jails the poor and spares the rich, the church, and the idle elite who call themselves moral while feeding on others’ misery. Yet Resurrection isn’t just an attack; it’s a statement that anyone can change if they face their own guilt and act on it- a return to the Existential. Nekhlyudov’s awakening, however messy, shows Tolstoy’s core belief: real resurrection is not a miracle from above but a conscious choice to stop hiding behind privilege and stand with the wounded. This critical reader''s edition presents a modern translation of the original manuscript, crafted for the modern reader with clean, contemporary language and simplified sentence structures that clarify his complex Russian phrasing and specific antiquated references. Supplementary material enriches the text with autobiographical, historical, and linguistic context, including an afterword by the translator on Tolstoy’s personal history, impact, and intellectual legacy, an index of the philosophical concepts he employs—emphasizing Existentialism and influence by Schopenhauer—a comprehensive chronological list of his published writings, and a detailed timeline of his life, highlighting the personal relationships that shaped his philosophy.

This early novel, born from Tolstoy''s own romantic experiences, meticulously traces the evolution of love within marriage, from initial passionate ardor to the quiet, enduring bonds of companionship. It offers a discerning examination of domestic life and the complexities of human affection. "Family Happiness," known in Russian as "Семейное счастие," was written between spring 1858 and March 1859, seeing its initial publication in 1859 within the journal "Русский вестник" (Russkiy Vestnik), across issues 7 and 8. This work draws upon Tolstoy''s own relationship with Valeriya Arsenyeva from 1856 to 1857, a period during which he even contemplated marriage to her. The story follows the seventeen-year-old orphan Masha, who finds herself falling in love with Sergey Mikhailovich, her deceased father''s thirty-seven-year-old friend and guardian. The narrative then chronicles their marriage and the initial years of their shared life, including a period of emotional cooling and disagreements. Masha, growing weary of the quiet rural existence, seeks engagement with society, leading to her being courted by an Italian marquis. Despite these trials, the couple eventually settles into a life of quiet coexistence, with Masha accepting her husband as a good father and Sergey asserting his contentment. The novel explores the transformation of love within marriage, the contrast between a tranquil rural life and the demands of society, and the concept of self-sacrifice for another, providing a profound psychological study of evolving human affection. This critical reader''s edition presents a modern translation of the original manuscript, crafted for the modern reader with clean, contemporary language and simplified sentence structures that clarify his complex Russian phrasing and specific antiquated references. Supplementary material enriches the text with autobiographical, historical, and linguistic context, including an afterword by the translator on Tolstoy’s personal history, impact, and intellectual legacy, an index of the philosophical concepts he employs—emphasizing Existentialism and influence by Schopenhauer—a comprehensive chronological list of his published writings, and a detailed timeline of his life, highlighting the personal relationships that shaped his philosophy.

This realist novella, rooted in actual events, delves into the tragic consequences of societal judgment and the crushing weight of responsibility on a vulnerable individual. It offers a stark portrayal of serfdom''s human cost and the moral dilemmas faced by both the privileged and the dispossessed. "Polikushka," known in Russian as "Поликушка," was first published in 1863 in the second issue of the journal "Русский вестник" (Russkiy Vestnik). The author began work on this novella during his second journey abroad, basing the plot on real events recounted to him in Brussels by a daughter of Prince M.A.. The story unfolds on the estate of Awdotja Nikolajewna, where the shrewd manager Yegor Mikhailovich must select a third young man for military service from the village of Pokrowskoje. To spare the Dutlov family, Yegor recommends Polikei Ilyich, a "horse doctor" with a reputation as a thief. The account then follows Polikei, whom the lady of the estate trusts to collect a large sum of money, aiming to prove his trustworthiness. However, Polikei loses the envelope containing 1617 rubles and, unable to face his mistress, hangs himself in his impoverished dwelling. His wife, Akulina, loses her sanity, while Semyon Dutlov, the uncle of the recruited Ilya, discovers the lost money and returns it to the lady. Overcome by guilt for not having sent one of his own sons to the military, Semyon, with the manager''s help, finds a replacement and buys his nephew''s freedom for 400 rubles. This work stands as a powerful social commentary on the precariousness of life under serfdom and the profound moral and psychological burdens it imposed. This critical reader''s edition presents a modern translation of the original manuscript, crafted for the modern reader with clean, contemporary language and simplified sentence structures that clarify his complex Russian phrasing and specific antiquated references. Supplementary material enriches the text with autobiographical, historical, and linguistic context, including an afterword by the translator on Tolstoy’s personal history, impact, and intellectual legacy, an index of the philosophical concepts he employs—emphasizing Existentialism and influence by Schopenhauer—a comprehensive chronological list of his published writings, and a detailed timeline of his life, highlighting the personal relationships that shaped his philosophy.

In the lavish and turbulent world of 19th-century Russia passion and society collide in Leo Tolstoy''s mesmerizing masterpiece, "Anna Karenina." It''s an entrancing saga that immerses you in the opulence of Imperial Russia, filled with clandestine affairs, extravagant soirées, and the timeless struggle between desire and societal norms. Follow Anna Karenina as she dares to defy convention for the sake of love. With every page, you''ll feel the intensity of her forbidden romance with Count Vronsky, a love that sets the stage for a captivating narrative filled with intricate characters and emotional upheavals. Tolstoy''s storytelling prowess is unparalleled, and "Anna Karenina" stands as a testament to his ability to dissect the human soul. You''ll be spellbound as you witness the characters'' joys and heartaches, and you''ll find yourself reflecting on the complexities of life, morality, and love. Experience the novel that transcends time, leaving an indelible mark on literature. Whether you''re a seasoned reader or just dipping your toes into classic literature, "Anna Karenina" promises an unforgettable voyage into the depths of passion and tragedy.

We rely on your support to help us keep producing beautiful, free, and unrestricted editions of literature for the digital age. Will you support our efforts with a donation? Leo Tolstoy wrote this short meditation on sadness and the meaning of life when he was middle aged. He had already completed his masterworks, Anna Karenina and War and Peace, reared fourteen children, and gained fame and acclaim in Russia as a man of letters. But despite having attained that success, he still found himself unhappy and always returning to the disturbing idea that all achievement is meaningless. A Confession is his attempt to put these thoughts in words as he teetered on the brink of suicide. It forms the first in a four-volume series that included A Criticism of Dogmatic Theology, The Gospel in Brief, and What I Believe (also known as My Religion or My Faith).

Ivan Ilyich lives a carefree life that is "most simple and most ordinary and therefore most terrible". Like everyone he knows, he spends his life climbing the social ladder. Enduring marriage to a woman whom he often finds too demanding, he works his way up to be a magistrate, thanks to the influence he has over a friend who has just been promoted, focusing more on his work as his family life becomes less tolerable. While hanging curtains for his new home one day, he falls awkwardly and hurts his side. Though he does not think much of it at first, he begins to suffer from a pain in his side. As his discomfort grows, his behavior towards his family becomes more irritable. His wife finally insists that he visit a physician. The physician cannot pinpoint the source of his malady, but soon it becomes clear that his condition is terminal. Confronted with his diagnosis, Ivan attempts every remedy he can to obtain a cure for his worsening situation, until the pain grows so intense that he is forced to cease working and spend the remainder of his days in bed. Here, he is brought face to face with his mortality and realizes that, although he knows of it, he does not truly grasp it. During the long and painful process of dying, Ivan dwells on the idea that he does not deserve his suffering because he has lived rightly. If he had not lived a good life, there could be a reason for his pain; but he has, so pain and death must be arbitrary and senseless. As he begins to hate his family for avoiding the subject of his death, for pretending he is only sick and not dying, he finds his only comfort in his peasant boy servant, Gerasim, the only person in Ivan's life who does not fear death, and also the only one who, apart from his own son, shows compassion for him. Ivan begins to question whether he has, in fact, lived a good life. In the final days of his life, Ivan makes a clear split between an artificial life, such as his own, which masks the true meaning of life and makes one fear death, and an authentic life, the life of Gerasim. Authentic life is marked by compassion and sympathy, the artificial life by self-interest. Then "some force" strikes Ivan in the chest and side, and he is brought into the presence of a bright light. His hand falls onto his nearby son's head, and Ivan pities his son. He no longer hates his daughter or wife, but rather feels pity for them, and hopes his death will release them. In so doing, his terror of death leaves him, and as Tolstoy suggests, death itself disappears.

The Death of Ivan Ilyich has been classified as the best example of a novella ever written. Leo Tolstoy remains one of the greatest writers to put pen to paper, revolutionizing the form of the novel, the short story, and with Ivan Ilyich, the novella. The story revolves around the titular Ivan Ilyich Golovin, who has discovered that he will die. Ivan is a well-liked official, but he has spent his life pursuing his career, eschewing his domestic life. Forced to confront his mortality, Ivan has the time to consider his life and discovers he has fled from an authentic life. Ivan has turned away from his wife, his daughter, and his son, and the lack of any real connection with them only exacerbates the pain of his impending demise. Only through conversation with the simple peasant boy Geresim does Ivan find some solace, and that realization allows him to find a new joy in his last moments. Tolstoy wrote Ivan Ilyich late in his career, well after his major novels Anna Karenina and War and Peace. His religious and philosophical convictions shine through in this work, showing how Tolstoy has developed a deep understanding of the meaning of life itself. Tolstoy moved away from novels with daunting page-counts towards more accessible, but no less profound, works of fiction, such as The Death of Ivan Ilyich. Although the subject of the novella may be macabre, the story gives hope for a better life for us all.

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Anna Karenina is a novel about several families that are happy in the same manner, but unhappy in different ways. Throughout the pages of this genius work Leo Tolstoy tells about the life of various social layers in Russia in the 1870s - from the Peterburg's high society to peasant households; about the lady of high society who quits her family for the sake of love, warping her life and the life of others, and about the idealist landowner who looks for love and truth in the family; about open and hidden motives that push people, about the mysteries of a soul and the qualities of passion.

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These three connected early novels from the author of War and Peace and Anna Karenina form an intimate portrait of Russian youth. Begun when Leo Tolstoy was just twenty-three years old and stationed at a remote army outpost in the Caucasus Mountains, his work known as the Autobiographical Trilogy would win immediate fame and critical praise years before works like War and Peace and Anna Karenina would bring him to the forefront of Russian literature. Here is the story of a young man—the son of a wealthy Russian landowner—who describes in exquisite detail both the landmarks and minutiae of his life, from his interactions with other people to observations on the nature of both himself and the world around him. As told by Nikolenka from the ages of ten to sixteen, it is a brilliantly insightful recollection of the formative years of life—with all of the ebullient joy and crushing heartbreak it entails—that still resonates in our modern world. Originally planned as a four-part series of novels tentatively called the "Four Epochs of Growth," the completed works together form a remarkable expression of the great Russian novelist''s early voice and vision, which would ultimately make him one of the most renowned and revered authors in literary history. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.

Ivan Ilyich lives a carefree life that is "most simple and most ordinary and therefore most terrible". Like everyone he knows, he spends his life climbing the social ladder. Enduring marriage to a woman whom he often finds too demanding, he works his way up to be a magistrate, thanks to the influence he has over a friend who has just been promoted, focusing more on his work as his family life becomes less tolerable. While hanging curtains for his new home one day, he falls awkwardly and hurts his side. Au d�but de cette nouvelle, le h�ros - magistrat - est satisfait de sa vie. � mesure toutefois que se d�veloppe en lui une douleur qui ne veut pas dispara�tre et qu''il comprend que sa mort approche, il prend conscience aussi que son entourage ne le voit pas sous un jour aussi avantageux qu''il ne l''imaginait ; d''abord r�volt�, il se voit � mesure de ses r�flexions oblig� de constater que cette image peu flatteuse qu''on a de lui est fond�e.

Ivan Ilyich lives a carefree life that is "most simple and most ordinary and therefore most terrible". Like everyone he knows, he spends his life climbing the social ladder. Enduring marriage to a woman whom he often finds too demanding, he works his way up to be a magistrate, thanks to the influence he has over a friend who has just been promoted, focusing more on his work as his family life becomes less tolerable. While hanging curtains for his new home one day, he falls awkwardly and hurts his side. Умирание тела Ивана Ильича обернулось пробуждением его души. Испуская дух, он видит перед собой свет и испытывает истинное счастье. Проводником его души к подлинной жизни становится мужик Герасим, продолжающий галерею толстовских персонажей из народа, которые особенно близки к природе.

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Is a novel by the Russian writer Leo Tolstoy, published in serial installments from 1873 to 1877 in the periodical The Russian Messenger. Tolstoy clashed with editor Mikhail Katkov over political issues that arose in the final installment (Tolstoy's negative views of Russian volunteers going to fight in Serbia); therefore, the novel's first complete appearance was in book form in 1878.

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What Is Love? “It is amazing how complete is the delusion that beauty is goodness. A handsome woman talks nonsense, you listen and hear not nonsense but cleverness. She says and does horrid things, and you see only charm. And if a handsome woman does not say stupid or horrid things, you at once persuade yourself that she is wonderfully clever and moral.” - Leo Tolstoy, The Kreutzer Sonata Upon hearing a woman arguing that marriage should never be arranged and always be subject to love, Pozdnyshev asks: ‘What is love?’ He condemns the argument saying that love doesn’t last forever and can quickly turn into hatred. What is Pozdnyshev’s story? Why doesn’t he believe in love? Xist Publishing is a digital-first publisher. Xist Publishing creates books for the touchscreen generation and is dedicated to helping everyone develop a lifetime love of reading, no matter what form it takes

War and Peace (Pre-reform Russian: «Война и миръ», Voyna i mir) is a novel by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy, first published in 1869. The work is epic in scale and is regarded as one of the most important works of world literature. It is considered as Tolstoy''s finest literary achievement, along with his other major prose work, Anna Karenina (1873–1877). War and Peace delineates in graphic detail events surrounding the French invasion of Russia, and the impact of the Napoleonic era on Tsarist society, as seen through the eyes of five Russian aristocratic families. Portions of an earlier version of the novel, then known as The Year 1805, were serialized in the magazine The Russian Messenger between 1865 and 1867. The novel was first published in its entirety in 1869. Newsweek in 2009 ranked it first in its list of the Top 100 Books. In 2003, the novel was listed at number 20 on the BBC''s survey The Big Read. Tolstoy himself, somewhat enigmatically, said of War and Peace that it was "not a novel, even less is it a poem, and still less a historical chronicle". Large sections of the work, especially in the later chapters, are philosophical discussion rather than narrative. He went on to elaborate that the best Russian literature does not conform to standard norms and hence hesitated to call War and Peace a novel. (Instead, Tolstoy regarded Anna Karenina as his first true novel.)

Originally published in 1916, this book contains the Russian text of Tolstoy''s 1855 work Sevastopol Sketches. An editorial introduction and textual notes are included in English. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Tolstoy and Russian literature.

Anna Karenina, Leo Tolstoy's immortal tale of forbidden love in Czarist Russia, has been told many times and in many languages. It is the tragic story of a married woman and her affair with Count Vronsky. The novel explores a diverse range of topics throughout its pages. Some of these topics include an evaluation of the feudal system that existed in Russia at the time -- politics, not only in the Russian government but also at the level of the individual characters and families, religion, morality, gender and social class. We give the readers the opportunity to read "Anna Karenina " in English and Russian languages. We provide an English translation by Constance Garnett after the original Russian text. English version in volume 1, Russian version in Volume 2. A great way to practice your reading skills and expand Russian vocabulary is through reading original written works by famous Russian authors.

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Trapped in a loveless marriage, Anna Karenina is defenseless against the power of her passions once they are unleashed by the adoration of Count Vronsky. Having defied the rules of 19th century Russian society, Anna is forced to pay a heavy price.

This masterful novel is a religious fable of sorts, written by the gifted Russian author Leo Tolstoy as a means of shedding light on the hypocrisy inherent in many aspects of organized religion in the nineteenth century. The book follows the plight of Russian aristocrat Dmitri Ivanovich Nekhlyudov as he seeks absolution -- both in the church and in his own psyche -- for a sin he committed years earlier.

Leo Tolstoy, author of such masterpieces of fiction as War and Peace and Anna Karenina, also wrote extensively about his own life experiences. In this series of essays, Tolstoy presents a creatively re-imagined version of his earliest recollections and influences.

Tolstoy’s final novella, The Forged Coupon is an ingenious study of the destructive powers of evil set against a brilliant depiction of Russian life. Inescapably in thrall to the power his crimes bring him, Stepan goes further and further down the path of evil, relentlessly seeking new opportunities to murder and maim. When, however, one of his victims refuses to surrender to him, instead dying with pity on her lips, he finds himself haunted by her image. Suddenly, he is faced with the choice of continuing a life of crime, or facing up to his actions and their certain consequences. Leo Tolstoy, author of War and Peace and Anna Karenina, is one of Russia’s greatest novelists.

Olenin, a wealthy orphan from Moscow, joins the Russian army and is sent to the Caucasus, where he rediscovers the beauty of nature, unrequited love, and the colorful culture of the Cossacks and Chechens.