Childhood, Boyhood, and Youth

by Leo Tolstoy

Overview

Three of Leo Tolstoy's novels. All three of his autobiographical books in the trilogy are available in this book. Childhood (1852), Boyhood (1854), and Youth (1856) are all included.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940013757981
Publisher:	Diginovus.com
Publication date:	01/12/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	888 KB

About the Author

A Russian author of novels, short stories, plays, and philosophical essays, Count Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) was born into an aristocratic family and is best known for the epic books War and Peace and Anna Karenina, regarded as two of the greatest works of Russian literature. After serving in the Crimean War, Tolstoy retired to his estate and devoted himself to writing, farming, and raising his large family. His novels and outspoken social polemics brought him world-wide fame.

Date of Birth:

September 9, 1828

Date of Death:

November 20, 1910

Place of Birth:

Tula Province, Russia

Place of Death:

Astapovo, Russia

Education:

Privately educated by French and German tutors; attended the University of Kazan, 1844-47