Top 5 Books By Leo Tolstoy That You Must Read

List of 5 best books written by Leo Tolstoy. Leo Tolstoy was a Russian writer born in 1828. He was best known for his contribution to the domain of realist fiction. His works give an insight into the spiritual and ethical doctrines of his time through a different perspective. Check out the booklist.

1. War & Peace

War & Peace

An explosive tale of epic proportions, War and Peace, one of the best known Russian historical novels, is as much a story of love and adultery as it is of war and death. with a deep insight into the war-stricken Russia, it underlines the irrational motives of human behavior in both war and peace.

2. Anna Karenina

Anna Karenina

In the nineteenth century Russian high society, the ravishing, aristocratic Anna Karenina is married to Alexey Alexandrovitch Karenin, a senior statesman, twenty years her senior. But as her passionate and restless spirit compels her, she falls in love with Count Vronsky—a young and wealthy military officer. and now, Anna wants to break away from her cold marriage.

3. Leo Tolstoy – Selected Works

Leo Tolstoy - Selected Works

A variety of his works across different genres are compiled into this volume that includes some of his famous works such as The Kreutzer Sonata, The Death of Ivan Ilyich, Alyosha the Pot, What Men Live By, Where Love is, God is and How Much Land Does a Man Need among many others.

4. The Very Best Of Leo Tolstoy: Short Stories

The Very Best Of Leo Tolstoy: Short Stories

Leo Tolstoy is considered as a master of realistic fiction. His two great works, ‘war and peace’ and ‘Anna Karenina’ are regarded as the finest novels of all times.Tolstoy had a unique ability to observe the smallest changes of consciousness and to record the slightest movements of the body which reflected through his writings as well. Those who visited Tolstoy as an old man also reported feelings of great discomfort when he appeared to understand their unspoken thoughts.

5. Resurrection 

Resurrection

Resurrection proceeds from brothel to court-room, stinking cells to offices of state, luxury apartments to filthy life in Siberia. The ultimate crisis of moral responsibility embroils not only the famous author and his hero but also you and me. Can we help resolve the eternal issues of law and imprisonment?

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