Leo Tolstoy - Wikipedia Born to an aristocratic family, Tolstoy achieved acclaim in his twenties with his semi-autobiographical trilogy, Childhood, Boyhood and Youth (1852–1856), and with Sevastopol Sketches (1855), based on his experiences in the Crimean War
Leo Tolstoy | Books, Cause of Death, Born, War and Peace, Anna Karenina . . . Leo Tolstoy (born August 28 [September 9, New Style], 1828, Yasnaya Polyana, Tula province, Russian Empire—died November 7 [November 20], 1910, Astapovo, Ryazan province) was a Russian author, a master of realistic fiction, and one of the world’s greatest novelists
Leo Tolstoy - Books, Quotes War and Peace - Biography Russian author Leo Tolstoy wrote the acclaimed novels 'War and Peace,' 'Anna Karenina' and 'The Death of Ivan Ilyich,' and ranks among the world's top writers
5 Things You May Not Know About Leo Tolstoy - HISTORY Check out five surprising facts about the author of 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina ' 1 Tolstoy was a self-improvement junkie Inspired in part by the 13 virtues Benjamin Franklin spelled out
Leo Tolstoy: Biography Tolstoy’s magnum opus, "War and Peace", is a sweeping narrative that intertwines the lives of aristocratic families with the historical backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars This epic novel explores themes of fate, free will, and the intricacies of Russian society
The Life of Leo Tolstoy - historythings. com Known for his critically acclaimed novels Anna Karenina, War and Peace, and The Death of Ivan Illyich, Leo Tolstoy is considered on of the world’s greatest authors
An Introduction to the Life and Works of Leo Tolstoy Leo Tolstoy was a Russian writer widely regarded as one of the greatest novelists of all time Born in 1828 in Yasnaya Polyana, Russia, Tolstoy grew up in a wealthy aristocratic family and received a traditional education, studying languages, history, and literature
Leo Tolstoy - Biography and Literary Works of Leo Tolstoy Leo Tolstoy is considered one of the greatest authors of Russian literature who started writing at a young age and touched pinnacles of success in his life Among his best novels and novellas were, War and Peace, Anna Karenina, Hadji Murad, and The Death of Ivan Ilyich