Leo Tolstoy

by Leo Tolstoy

Overview

Noted primarily for his epic novels War and Peace and Anna Karenina, acclaimed Russian author Leo Tolstoy was also a master of the short story. The five selections here include folktales, fairy tales, and other stories that have enthralled readers the world over since they were first written over a hundred years ago. This enchanting collection, complete with charming illustrations made especially for this book, will be read by your family for generations to come.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789380884707
Publisher:	Green Books Publisher
Publication date:	05/01/2013
Pages:	82
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.17(d)
Language:	Malayalam

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

Table of Contents

	Introduction	6
	God Sees the Truth, But Waits	10
	How Much Land Does a Man Need?	24
	The Empty Drum	54
	The Imp and the Crust	66
	Three Questions	74

Editorial Reviews

Gr 7-9-Each volume includes five to seven stories with original texts and full-color illustrations, a general introduction, a biography of the writer, and, for each story, a brief discussion of its theme, style, and/or characterization. In O. Henry, "The Gift of the Magi" leads into six other lesser-known stories such as "The Last Leaf" (a metaphorical story) and "The Pimienta Pancakes" (a story-within-a-story). Tolstoy presents the original translations by Louise and Aylmer Maude, colleagues of the writer, "slightly modified to bring them up to date and change them from English to American spelling." Selections vary in their range of difficulty and length and offer opportunity for discussion and discourse. In O. Henry the page numbers in the table of contents do not match the book's pagination and a few typos were noticed in Tolstoy. However, the layout and overall design of both books are pleasing, with lots of white space balanced by both full-page and smaller paintings surrounding the text. A glossary is provided on the page when warranted. For larger collections.-Rita Soltan, Youth Services Consultant, West Bloomfield, MI Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

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