Wilson, AN
Tolstoy A Biography
- ISBN 13:
- 9780393321227
- author:
- Wilson, AN
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- W. W. Norton & Company
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 624
- Dimensions:
- 142mm X 211mm
- Genre:
- Biography: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy: A Life of Contrasts This landmark biography by A. N. Wilson offers a nuanced exploration of the complex life of one of literature's greatest figures. Wilson challenges the long-held notion that Tolstoy's works were a direct reflection of his personal experiences, instead tracing the roots of his art to his relationships with God, women, and Russia. Tolstoy's life was marked by both privilege and emotional deprivation, as well as moments of literary genius and personal turmoil. Wilson masterfully recreates the tumultuous world that shaped Tolstoy's life and art, including the intellectual and political upheavals of 19th-century Russia. A compelling and engaging read, this biography is notable for its intelligence, opinionated yet judicious approach, making it a superb example of the biographer's art.
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