“I am nothing but a miserable, crushed worm, whom no one wants, whom no one loves, a useless creature with morning sickness, and abig belly, two rotten teeth, and a bad temper, a battered sense of dignity, and a love which nobody wants and which nearly drives me insane.”
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Sophia Tolstaya
Sophia Tolstaya, born on August 22, 1844, and died on November 4, 1919, was the wife of the renowned Russian author Leo Tolstoy. She was also a diarist, known for her unique perspective on the life and works of her husband. Sophia's diaries provide invaluable insights into the life of Leo Tolstoy and the society of the 19th century Russia. more
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