Leo Tolstoy
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
Part of the prestigious Penguin Critical Anthologies series, this volume brings together a rich collection of critical writings on one of literature's greatest masters, Leo Tolstoy. Edited by Henry Gifford, a distinguished scholar of Russian literature, it assembles essays and commentary from a wide range of critics, spanning decades of literary thought to present a comprehensive overview of Tolstoy's immense contribution to world literature. The anthology chronicles the evolving critical reception of works such as War and Peace and Anna Karenina, illustrating how Tolstoy's moral vision, narrative power, and psychological depth have been interpreted and debated across generations. Gifford's editorial hand provides both context and coherence, guiding readers through the competing perspectives that define Tolstoy's literary legacy. An indispensable resource for students, academics, and serious readers alike, it stands as an authoritative companion to the study of one of the nineteenth century's most towering literary figures.
Author: Henry Gifford (Editor)
Format: Paperback
Genre: Anthology
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
Part of the prestigious Penguin Critical Anthologies series, this volume brings together a rich collection of critical writings on one of literature's greatest masters, Leo Tolstoy. Edited by Henry Gifford, a distinguished scholar of Russian literature, it assembles essays and commentary from a wide range of critics, spanning decades of literary thought to present a comprehensive overview of Tolstoy's immense contribution to world literature. The anthology chronicles the evolving critical reception of works such as War and Peace and Anna Karenina, illustrating how Tolstoy's moral vision, narrative power, and psychological depth have been interpreted and debated across generations. Gifford's editorial hand provides both context and coherence, guiding readers through the competing perspectives that define Tolstoy's literary legacy. An indispensable resource for students, academics, and serious readers alike, it stands as an authoritative companion to the study of one of the nineteenth century's most towering literary figures.