Reminiscences of Tolstoy by His Son," authored by Graf Ilia Lvovich Tolstoi, is a poignant and intimate account that provides readers with a unique window into the life and personality of the iconic Russian writer, Leo Tolstoy. Count Ilia Lvovich Tolstoy offers a deeply personal perspective on his father, a celebrated literary luminary recognized for his enduring works such as "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina." In this contemporary memoir, the offspring of Tolstoy offers a comprehensive portrayal of his father's character, so offering insightful insights into Tolstoy's beliefs, values, and the evolution of his philosophical and literary ideas. The book delves deeper into the complex intricacies of Tolstoyan familial dynamics and their interconnections, so enriching our understanding of the celebrated author's personal life. The narrative of Graf Ilia Lvovich Tolstoi skillfully integrates both personal and intellectual elements, making it a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Leo Tolstoy's literary works. Some stories are gruesome and bizarre, while others softly creep up on you and pull you in. The writer's personal reflections provide a more profound comprehension of the prominent themes and underlying motivations found within his outstanding literary works.
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A decadent lifestyle of grossly over-eating, orgies, all-night gambling, hunting, going off with gypsies and sleeping like a dead man till two o'clock in the afternoonA" while, contrastingly, an affectionate family man who loved to join in games with his children. In this biography, Count Ilya Tolstoy, one of the thirteen children born to the Tolstoys, provides a surprisingly frank insight into his father's personality, family life and his tormented life as a viveur and writer. Count Ilya Tolstoy also relates how, as a writer, his father Leo Tolstoy was not satisfied with his work which led to constant re-writing. He had feelings of hate for what he created to the point that he wanted to destroy Anna Karenina. Surprisingly, Tolstoy's wife, Sofia Andreevna, seems to have written passages of Anna Karenina and corrected her husband's grammar. Was she behind the deep understanding of a woman's emotions in the book that Leo Tolstoy described as ordinary and empty stuffA"? Leo Tolstoy believed that: One's writing is good only when the intelligence and the imagination are in equilibrium.A" He re-wrote his works until he reached this equilibrium.
Reminiscences of Tolstoy by His Son," authored by Graf Ilia Lvovich Tolstoi, is a poignant and intimate account that provides readers with a unique window into the life and personality of the iconic Russian writer, Leo Tolstoy. Count Ilia Lvovich Tolstoy offers a deeply personal perspective on his father, a celebrated literary luminary recognized for his enduring works such as "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina." In this contemporary memoir, the offspring of Tolstoy offers a comprehensive portrayal of his father's character, so offering insightful insights into Tolstoy's beliefs, values, and the evolution of his philosophical and literary ideas. The book delves deeper into the complex intricacies of Tolstoyan familial dynamics and their interconnections, so enriching our understanding of the celebrated author's personal life. The narrative of Graf Ilia Lvovich Tolstoi skillfully integrates both personal and intellectual elements, making it a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Leo Tolstoy's literary works. Some stories are gruesome and bizarre, while others softly creep up on you and pull you in. The writer's personal reflections provide a more profound comprehension of the prominent themes and underlying motivations found within his outstanding literary works.
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