The Countess Tolstoy's Later Diary, 1891-1897 is a book written by Alexandra Tolstoy, the wife of the famous Russian writer Leo Tolstoy. It is a personal diary that covers a period of six years from 1891 to 1897, during which Alexandra Tolstoy was deeply involved in her husband's literary work and social activism.The diary provides an intimate and revealing look into the daily life of the Tolstoy family, as well as their relationships with friends, family, and society at large. It also sheds light on the complex dynamics ...
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The Countess Tolstoy's Later Diary, 1891-1897 is a book written by Alexandra Tolstoy, the wife of the famous Russian writer Leo Tolstoy. It is a personal diary that covers a period of six years from 1891 to 1897, during which Alexandra Tolstoy was deeply involved in her husband's literary work and social activism.The diary provides an intimate and revealing look into the daily life of the Tolstoy family, as well as their relationships with friends, family, and society at large. It also sheds light on the complex dynamics between Alexandra and Leo Tolstoy, including their disagreements over his religious and social beliefs.Throughout the diary, Alexandra Tolstoy reflects on her own spiritual and philosophical journey, as well as her struggles with motherhood, marriage, and her role as a public figure. She also writes about her involvement in various social and political causes, including the promotion of education for women and the abolition of serfdom.Overall, The Countess Tolstoy's Later Diary, 1891-1897 is a fascinating and insightful read for anyone interested in the life and work of Leo Tolstoy, as well as the social and cultural context of late 19th-century Russia.This is a new release of the original 1929 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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