Tolstoy Remembered
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A deeply personal memoir written by Tatyana Tolstoy, the daughter of the great Russian literary giant Leo Tolstoy, Tolstoy Remembered presents an intimate portrait of one of the world's most celebrated authors as seen through the eyes of those closest to him. Translated from the French by Derek Coltman, with an introduction by Professor John Bayley, the book chronicles life at Yasnaya Polyana, the Tolstoy family estate, capturing the warmth, contradictions, and extraordinary intellect of the man behind masterworks such as War and Peace and Anna Karenina. Tatyana's recollections uncover a side of Leo Tolstoy rarely seen in literary criticism — the devoted father, the passionate thinker, and the complex human being whose moral and philosophical convictions shaped every aspect of family life. Rich with anecdote and affection, this memoir illustrates how genius and domesticity coexisted in one of history's most remarkable households, offering readers an irreplaceable window into 19th-century Russian intellectual life.
Author: Tatyana Tolstoy
Format: Hardback
Published: 1977, Michael Joseph
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding: Firm, hardcover in good condition. No stickers or labels visible.
A deeply personal memoir written by Tatyana Tolstoy, the daughter of the great Russian literary giant Leo Tolstoy, Tolstoy Remembered presents an intimate portrait of one of the world's most celebrated authors as seen through the eyes of those closest to him. Translated from the French by Derek Coltman, with an introduction by Professor John Bayley, the book chronicles life at Yasnaya Polyana, the Tolstoy family estate, capturing the warmth, contradictions, and extraordinary intellect of the man behind masterworks such as War and Peace and Anna Karenina. Tatyana's recollections uncover a side of Leo Tolstoy rarely seen in literary criticism — the devoted father, the passionate thinker, and the complex human being whose moral and philosophical convictions shaped every aspect of family life. Rich with anecdote and affection, this memoir illustrates how genius and domesticity coexisted in one of history's most remarkable households, offering readers an irreplaceable window into 19th-century Russian intellectual life.