Tolstoy, Leo

Leo Tolstoy's classic nineteenth-century novel "War and Peace" that tells the story of Russian society during the Napoleonic Era.

In nineteenth-century Russia, the wife of an important government official loses her family and social status when she chooses the love of Count Vronsky over a passionless marriage. Includes an introduction by Mona Simpson, commentary, and a reading group guide.

In nineteenth-century Russia, the wife of an important government official loses her family and social status when she chooses the love of Count Vronsky over a passionless marriage.

A collection of writings by Leo Tolstoy which reflect his personal philosophy of pacifism, faith in God, and non-violent resistance.

A collection of twenty-five short stories with lessons and morals.

Presents nineteenth-century Russian author Leo Tolstoy's thoughts on how to prevent conflicts within and among nations through a recognition of love as the guiding law of life.

An epic novel featuring the Russian role in the Napoleonic wars and providing a complex panorama of the life of the time.

Documents the spiritual crisis experienced by Russian author Leo Tolstoy in 1879, when at the age of fifty-one, and with two monumental works already published, he decided he had accomplished nothing of lasting value in his lifetime.

A beautiful, passionate Russian woman forsakes her husband for a lover, and after a bitter experience commits suicide.

Anna's love for Vronsky causes her to break the rules of Russian society and sacrifice her home and family - and eventually her life.