If Dostoevsky insists that one cannot shy away from horror and tragedy, Tolstoy would contend that people must act upon what they see.
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The next time you watch a duel on television or in a film, it might be worth recalling the history and meaning of this very serious rite of honour.
In their coverage of Meghan and Harry, the media are focusing on all of the wrong things. Thankfully, Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy had sharp insights about marriage that still resonate today.
Leo Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina is often acclaimed as the best novel ever written. The enthralling narrative explores love and family through intertwining plot lines, with Anna and her desire at the centre.
From Tolstoy to Mark Twain, the most famous writers owe many words of thanks to their long-suffering wives.
Set during Napoleon’s invasion of Russia, the epic novel is a case study in the grassroots strength of ordinary people.
You don’t need to wade through the whole novel – we’ve done it for you.
Leo Tolstoy didn’t blush over racy themes.
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Associate Professor of Russian Literature, University of Kansas
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