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Leo Tolstoy was a Russian writer during the late 19th and early 20th century. Tolstoy authored eleven novels in total, including: Anna Karenina, War and Peace and The Death of Ivan Ilyich.
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- Born: August 28, 1828 in Yasnaya Polyana, Russian Empire
- Studied at Kazan University
- His philosophies influenced Martin Luther King Jr. and Mohandas Gandhi
- Married Sofia Andreyevna Behrs in September 23, 1862
- Advocate for nonviolent resistance
- Died: November 20, 1910
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Key Dates
- 1828: Born in Central Russia
- 1844: Enrolled and studied Law and Oriental languages at Kazan University
- 1852: Completed his first novel, Childhood
- 1857: Began to travel abroad for four years
- 1859: Started a school for peasant children in his home town of Yasnaya
- 1901: Was excommunicated from the Christian Church by the Synod
- 1908: Began corresponding with Gandhi
- 1910: Died in Astapovo, Russian Empire at the age of 82
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Everyone thinks of changing the world, But no one thinks of changing himself. - Leo Tolstoy
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RT @TalkDoc2: RT @fivenineteen: RT @keithpp "The two most powerful warriors are patience and time." -- Leo Tolstoy
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RT @Copperlion: Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself. ~Leo Nikolaevich Tolstoy
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RT @mcProdigal: Truth, like gold, is to be obtained not by its growth, but by washing away from it all that is not gold. ~Leo Tolstoy
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RT @mcProdigal: Truth, like gold, is to be obtained not by its growth, but by washing away from it all that is not gold. ~Leo Tolstoy
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The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Other Stories (Penguin Classics) - $11.00
Here are some of Tolstoy’s extraordinary short stories, from “The Death of Ivan Ilyich”—in a masterly new translation—to “The Raid,” “The Wood-felling,” “Three Deaths,” “Polikushka,” “After the Ball,” and “The Forged Coupon,” all gripping a...
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Russian Writers - Leo Tolstoy - $19.99
These fascinating programs tell the stories of Russia's greatest writers. These informative biographies present a revealing look into the events, people, and places that influenced the creation of the author’s major works, and tell the stor...
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The Kingdom of God is Within You - $17.95
Tolstoy's 1893 book, subtitled "Christianity Not as a Mystical Teaching but as a New Concept of Life," introduced such vital concepts as non-violent resistance to 20th Century figures as Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King. Although Tolst...
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View All Leo Tolstoy Questions (42) | Ask a QuestionDo u like the works of Leo tolstoy,Anton cheqov. if so tell why u liked it. (3 Answers)I haven't read Tolsoi yet. I love Chekhov's stories because he was a master in the art of revealing the inner workings of human emotion. You can follow the character's ... read moreIs Leo Laporte a Mormon? (5 Answers)He has mentioned in his podcasts and tweets that he leans more to the agnostic realm of religion but doesn't advertise it too much because I'm sure he doesn't want ... read moreWhich is better, being a Scorpio or a Leo? (2 Answers)If you can't decide, try Salmon or Snake (American Indian Horoscopes). read more
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Leo Tolstoy Timeline
- August 28, 1828: Born Yasnaya Polyana, Russian Empire
- 1852-56: [ Childhood, Boyhood and Youth]
- 1863: The Cossacks
- 1869: War and Peace
- 1877: Anna Karenina
- 1886: Death of Ivan Ilyich
- 1888: The Power of Darkness
- 1889: The Fruits of Culture
- 1893: The Kingdom of God is Within You
- 1898: What is Art?
- 1899: Resurrection | The Devil
- November 20, 1910: Dies
- 1911: Hadji Murat | The Forged Coupon published posthumously
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Notable Leo Tolstoy Films
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- IMDb: Leo Tolstoy Filmography
- 1928: The Cossacks
- 1948: Anna Karenina
- 1956: War and Peace
- 1991: War and Peace
- 1997: Anna Karenina
- 2000: How Much Land Does a Man Need
- 2007: Anna Karenina | War and Peace
