Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2016-06-05 Public domain in the USA. 414 Maude, Aylmer 1858 1938 The Life of Tolstoy: First Fifty Years Fifth Edition E-text prepared by Carlos Colón and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project (http://books.google.com) "The Life of Tolstoy: First Fifty Years" by Aylmer Maude is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the life of the renowned Russian author Leo Tolstoy, delving into his ancestry, upbringing, and the early influences that shaped his literary genius. The narrative is likely filled with insights into Tolstoy’s complex character, his philosophical ideas, and the societal environment of his time. The opening of the book sets the stage by detailing the historical and familial background of Leo Tolstoy, starting with his ancestral lineage and the notable figures in his family. Aylmer Maude explains how Tolstoy's grandfather secured the family name amidst the turbulent political landscape of Russia, highlighting the legacy that influenced Tolstoy's views and creativity. The narrative then transitions to Tolstoy’s early memories and childhood experiences at Yásnaya Polyána, where family dynamics, education, and social interactions began to mold his character and perspectives. Through engaging anecdotes, Maude gives readers a glimpse of Tolstoy’s formative years, setting the foundation for understanding his later works and philosophical inquiries. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Tolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828-1910 PG Text Category: Biographies Category: Russian Literature 1160049 2025-07-21T04:40:40.915038 text/html 1122464 2024-10-23T00:41:13 text/html 985837 2025-07-21T04:40:56.213961 application/epub+zip 996108 2025-07-21T04:40:43.647015 application/epub+zip 487524 2025-07-21T04:40:42.208018 application/epub+zip 1307292 2025-07-21T04:41:05.261871 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1245458 2025-07-21T04:40:54.716943 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 738106 2022-09-23T20:14:39.564173 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1000869 2025-07-21T04:40:38.695037 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 980888 2024-10-23T00:41:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16716 2025-07-21T04:41:05.405871 application/rdf+xml 6729 2025-07-21T04:40:42.396995 image/jpeg 1658 2025-07-21T04:40:42.303013 image/jpeg 962081 2025-07-21T04:40:41.020039 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia