Tolstoy in Search of Truth and Meaning: Wisdom from His Letters, Novels, Essays and Conversations

Best known for his literary masterpieces War and Peace and Anna Karenina, Tolstoy's existential journey features the fullest expression of his ideals and is a requisite for anyone seeking deeper knowledge and appreciation of the intricacies of human existence.<br/><br/>This collection of inspirational thoughts represents Leo Tolstoy's profound spiritual odyssey to find meaning and understand life's purpose. Chronicled as a biographical arrangement of his philosophical views, featuring quotations from his earliest diaries, stories, religious writings, political tracts, conversations, and letters collected throughout his lifetime, Tolstoy tackles subjects such as self-improvement, education, marriage and family, good and evil, peace, war, and civil disobedience. The selections, edited by Russian literature scholar Robert Blaisdell, reveal Tolstoy as a sage fully immersed in and challenged by life: an intense person, writer, father, and husband.<br/>Tolstoy's Spiritual Odyssey: Follow Leo Tolstoy's path on a profound journey to find meaning and understand life's purpose through an inspiring collection of his thoughts and writings. Biographical Arrangement of Philosophical Views: This anthology features Tolstoy's reflections from his earliest diaries, stories, religious writings, political tracts, conversations, and letters. Insights on Self-Improvement and Life: Explore Tolstoy's unique perspectives on self-improvement, education, marriage and family, good and evil, peace, war, and civil disobedience. Edited by Russian Literature Scholar Robert Blaisdell: Enjoy meticulously curated selections that reveal Tolstoy as an intense thinker, writer, father, and husband. From the Author of War and Peace and Anna Karenina: Known for his seminal literary works, Leo Tolstoy's spiritual quest marked a turning point, leading him to write almost exclusively about religious life, especially devotion among the peasantry. Essential for Philosophy and Literature Enthusiasts: A must-read collection for those seeking to understand the complexities of human existence and Tolstoy's vision of a meaningful life.