Tolstoy: His Life, Works, and Doctrine (1908)

By Angelo Solomon Rappoport

Book Overview

Tolstoy: His Life, Works, and Doctrine is a comprehensive biography of the famous Russian writer, Leo Tolstoy, written by Angelo Solomon Rappoport and first published in 1908. The book delves deeply into Tolstoy's life, from his childhood to his death, and explores his literary works and philosophical beliefs. Rappoport begins by describing Tolstoy's family background and early years, including his education and military service. He then moves on to discuss Tolstoy's literary career, examining his major works such as War and Peace and Anna Karenina, and analyzing his writing style and themes. The book also explores Tolstoy's spiritual and philosophical beliefs, which underwent a significant transformation later in his life. Rappoport provides an in-depth analysis of Tolstoy's religious and moral philosophy, including his rejection of organized religion and his embrace of pacifism and nonviolence. Throughout the book, Rappoport draws on a wide range of sources, including Tolstoy's own writings and letters, as well as interviews with people who knew him personally. The result is a rich and detailed portrait of one of the most important literary figures of the 19th century, and a fascinating exploration of his life, works, and ideas. Overall, Tolstoy: His Life, Works, and Doctrine is a must-read for anyone interested in Tolstoy's life and legacy, as well as for those interested in Russian literature and philosophy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166281566
• ISBN13: 9781166281564
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 82 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"