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Tolstoy did not aspire to be a writer but a prophet. His work became contradictory as he did not pursue what he was born for. Literature historians claim that if he had only been a writer, he would not have searched for meaning throughout his life, nor would he have had a constant sense of guilt.

The spiritual transformation of Tolstoy concluded by 1881, after which he considered his religious-philosophical works truly important. Instead of seeking the justice of the world, he pursued the truth of the soul. After his "conversion," he felt it was his main task to proclaim the word with prophetic commitment. "I want to shout out the truth...

Leo Tolstoy wrote his most famous novel, "War and Peace," between 1864 and 1870, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the victory over Napoleon. Tolstoy extensively researched contemporary documents, military histories, and even conducted field inspections on the Borodino battlefield. However, he didn't create a typical historical novel;...

Leo Tolstoy wrote his novel "Anna Karenina" between 1873 and 1877. The work was born out of the writer's critical mental state, as between 1873 and 1875, five deaths occurred in Tolstoy's family. This prompted him to contemplate the meaning of existence and the causes of suffering. The novel reveals Tolstoy's views on sin and transgression.

In Tolstoy's body of work, we explore his intellectual development and his relationship with religion. We overview the life situations that led the writer to delve into these themes.

Leo Tolstoy (1827-1910), a Russian count and writer, created his works in a Russia where the main support of the imperial power was the Orthodox Church and Orthodox faith. Religion was considered a "public affair," even for political reasons. Tolstoy was a seeker throughout his life, experiencing various stages of religious life alongside his...

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At the Moscow newspaper "Gudok," several writers of Odessa origin worked. Here, two talented columnists, Ilja Ilf and Jevgenyij Petrov, met and became friends, forming an inseparable writing duo later on. Their short-lived but successful collaboration could not be replicated without the other.