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The fortunes of the Rostovs and the Bolkonskys, of Pierre, Natasha, and Andrei, are intimately connected with the national history that is played out in parallel with their lives. Balls and soirées alternate with councils of war and the machinations of statesmen and generals, scenes of violent battles with everyday human passions in a work whose extraordinary imaginative power has never been surpassed. The prodigious cast of characters, both great and small, seem to act and move as if connected by threads of destiny as the novel relentlessly questions ideas of free will, fate, and providence.

Three men of letters give insightful essays on the work of Leo Tolstoy. (Summary by Larry Wilson)

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This audiobook includes unabridged recordings of Leo Tolstoy's 4 greatest works of non-fiction in one audiobook. The essays included here are: What is Art?, The Inevitable Revolution, The Kingdom of God Is Within You, A Confession.

Tolstoy is primarily known for his impressively long novels, but he also wrote some wonderful short stories. This one, dealing with ambition and greed, has an unforgettable message.

War and Peace is rightly considered to be one of the most important books ever written. Leo Tolstoy's epic novel chronicles the Napoleonic Wars from the viewpoint of five noble Russian families: Rostov, Bolkonsky, Bezukhov, Drubetskoy and Kuragin. The main story begins in 1805 with Napoleon's impending invasion of Austria, and ends with his disastrous retreat from Moscow in 1813, moving deftly between geopolitics, military strategy, family alliances, religion and philosophy as the men and women of these families try to survive and get ahead.

Filled with unforgettable characters, rich in history and social realism, Anna Karenina is a masterpiece of world literature, a story that fires the imagination and touches the heart.

Leo Tolstoy began his trilogy Childhood, Boyhood, and Youth in his early twenties. Although he would in his old age famously dismiss it as an ‘awkward mixture of fact and fiction’, generations of readers and listeners have not agreed, finding the series to be a charming and insightful portrait of inner growth against the background of a world limned with extraordinary clarity, grace and color.

It happened in the seventies in winter, on the day after St. Nicholas's Day. There was a fete in the parish and the innkeeper, Vasili Andreevich Brekhunov, a Second Guild merchant, being a church elder had to go to church, and had also to entertain his relatives and friends at home. But when the last of them had gone he at once began to prepare to drive over to see a neighbouring proprietor about a grove which he had been bargaining over for a long time. He was now in a hurry to start, lest buyers from the town might forestall him in making a profitable purchase.

Leo Tolstoy wrote prolifically in a series of essays and polemics on issues of morality, social justice and religion. These culminated in What Is Art?, published in 1898. Although Tolstoy perceived the question of art to be a religious one, he considered and rejected the idea that art reveals and reinvents through beauty. The works of Dante, Michelangelo, Shakespeare, Beethoven, Baudelaire, and even his own novels are condemned in the course of Tolstoy's impassioned and iconoclastic redefinition of art as a force for good; for the improvement of humankind.

Arguably the greatest literary masterpiece, War and Peace is an amazing blend of philosophy, history, spirituality, and love told through two families, the Rostovs and the Bolkonskys. The Rostovs personify the Russian spirit. Count Rostov, a generous, kind spendthrift, can deny his family nothing. His countess is a warm, loving, overindulged woman. These characteristics are reflected in their children, while the austere Bolkonskys are duty-bound.

As the smoke of battle rises over the Russian landscape, Prince Andrei Bolkonsky faces a life-altering decision: fight for his country or embrace a life of peace and personal fulfillment. In Volume 3 of Tolstoy’s epic masterpiece 'War and Peace,' the tension escalates as Napoleon's forces invade Russia, forcing characters to confront not only the chaos of war but also their own inner demons. With vivid portrayals of love, loyalty, and loss, this volume delves deep into the lives of not just soldiers but also the families and society left in the wake of conflict. Tolstoy masterfully weaves ...

As the smoke of battle hangs heavy in the air, Count Pierre Bezukhov grapples with a profound internal conflict: how does one find meaning amidst the chaos of war? In 'War and Peace, Volume 4,' Leo Tolstoy dives deep into the lives of his characters against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, revealing the intertwining fates of aristocrats and soldiers alike. This volume covers the tumultuous years from 1812 to 1820, showcasing the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Join Natasha Rostova as she navigates love and loss, struggling to reconcile her dreams with the harsh ...

When Pierre Bezukhov unexpectedly inherits a vast fortune, he finds himself drawn into the turbulent world of Russian high society during the Napoleonic Wars. In the first volume of Leo Tolstoy's masterpiece, 'War and Peace,' the intricate lives of aristocrats, soldiers, and commoners intertwine against the backdrop of historical upheaval. As friendships are forged and rivalries ignite, listeners will witness the personal struggles of characters like the passionate Natasha Rostova and the ambitious Prince Andrei Bolkonsky, each wrestling with their own desires and the harsh realities of war. ...

Anna Karenina is beautiful, married to a successful man, and has a son whom she adores. But a chance meeting at a train station in Moscow sets her passionate heart alight, and she is defenceless in the face of Count Vronsky's adoration. Having defied the rules of nineteenth-century Russian society, Anna is forced to pay a heavy price.

Pierre Bezukhov, a seemingly unremarkable heir, suddenly finds himself at the center of a whirlwind as Russia grapples with the looming threat of Napoleon's invasion. In Volume 2 of Leo Tolstoy’s masterpiece, 'War and Peace,' Pierre's journey takes him from the glittering salons of St. Petersburg to the chaos of battlefields, where he struggles to understand his purpose amid the tumult of war and the complexities of love. Meanwhile, Prince Andrei Bolkonsky seeks meaning beyond military glory, haunted by his past and yearning for a connection that eludes him. In stark contrast, Natasha ...

Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of human experience as the Leo Tolstoy Works Collection brings forth the profound narratives and philosophical musings of one of literature's greatest minds. This podcast serves as a gateway to explore the intricate relationships, moral dilemmas, and existential inquiries that define Tolstoy's work. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, allowing listeners to traverse various themes such as love, faith, and the search for meaning in an ever-changing world. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that reveal the complexities ...

Immerse yourself in the epic tale of War and Peace, a literary masterpiece by Leo Tolstoy that explores the intricate tapestry of Russian society during the tumultuous Napoleonic Era. First published between 1865 and 1869, this monumental novel is celebrated as one of Tolstoy’s two crowning achievements (the other being Anna Karenina) and is often hailed as one of the greatest novels in literary history. With a vast array of characters and a sweeping narrative that delves into grand themes of war, love, youth, and the complexities of marriage, War and Peace redefined the conventions of ...

War and Peace (Russian Война и мир, Voyna i mir) is a monumental epic by Leo Tolstoy, originally published between 1865 and 1869 in Russki Vestnik. This remarkable novel delves into the intricacies of Russian society during the Napoleonic Era and is often regarded as one of Tolstoys two major masterpieces, alongside Anna Karenina. Celebrated as one of the greatest novels of all time, War and Peace presents a vast tapestry of characters intertwined in a narrative that explores grand themes of conflict, love, aging, and marital dynamics. Although it is recognized today as a novel, its ...

War and Peace (Russian Война и мир, Voyna i mir; in original orthography Война и миръ, Voyna i mir) is a monumental epic by Leo Tolstoy, first published between 1865 and 1869 in Russki Vestnik. This extraordinary novel delves into the intricacies of Russian society during the tumultuous Napoleonic Era. Regarded as one of Tolstoys two major masterpieces—alongside Anna Karenina—its also celebrated as one of the greatest novels in literary history. War and Peace introduces a rich tapestry of characters intertwined in a narrative that explores not only the grand themes ...