Publisher's Synopsis
The Autobiography of Countess Tolstoy, Sophie Andreevna Tolstoy (1922) is a memoir written by Sophie Andreevna Tolstoy, the wife of the famous Russian writer Leo Tolstoy. The book provides an intimate account of Sophie's life, from her childhood in St. Petersburg to her marriage to Leo Tolstoy and their life together in the countryside.Sophie describes her upbringing as the daughter of a prominent aristocratic family, her education, and her early years as a debutante in high society. She then details her courtship and marriage to Leo Tolstoy, including their struggles with family disapproval and financial difficulties.The book also provides insights into the daily life of the Tolstoy family, including their interactions with other notable figures of the time such as Maxim Gorky and Vladimir Lenin. Sophie also discusses her husband's literary works, his philosophy, and his spiritual beliefs.Overall, the Autobiography of Countess Tolstoy offers a unique perspective on the life and times of one of the most famous literary couples in history.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1922 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
