TOLSTOY Lev - Childhood, boyhood and youth and first memoirs (ed. Julian TUWIM)

"Leo Tolstoy's autobiographical trilogy is unique in many respects. Although it is literary fiction, it captures well the character and processes that took place in the first years of the writer's life, as can be seen in the "memoirs" of the Russian. The description of the various events and characters is engaging and interestingly presented. In addition, the feelings governing the lyrical hero are intriguingly presented. A great asset of these three works is the accurate portrayal of the life of the Russian aristocracy. This may be of particular interest to cultural scholars. It is certainly a good introduction to Tolstoy's works and Russian culture of the 18th century."

Gutenberg Publishing

180 x 120 mm, 268 pp.

With an introduction by Prof. Waclaw Lednicki (1891-1967) a respected and renowned literary scholar and Slavist, edited by Julian Tuwim.

Very good condition, light block soiling and ex-library stamps "Eug.Lentz".