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The Novels and Other Works of Lyof N. Tolstoï

The collection encompasses a variety of genres, including the author's famous novels such as 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina', as well as shorter stories, essays, and philosophical writings that showcase Tolstoï's diverse and influential literary output. more

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Leo Tolstoy
Leo Tolstoy

Leo Tolstoy was a Russian writer and thinker, a prominent representative of 19th-century Russian literature. His works deeply revealed social contradictions and human nature, and had a profound impact on the world. more

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