Publisher's Synopsis
Childhood, Boyhood, Youth is a novel written by the famous Russian author Leo Tolstoy, originally published in 1852. The novel is a semi-autobiographical account of Tolstoy's own childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood. The book is divided into three parts, each representing a different stage of the protagonist's life.In the first part, Childhood, the reader is introduced to the young protagonist, Nikolai, who lives with his grandparents in the Russian countryside. The novel explores Nikolai's experiences as a child, his relationships with his family and friends, and his observations of the world around him.The second part, Boyhood, follows Nikolai as he grows up and moves to Moscow to attend school. The novel explores his experiences as a student, his struggles with academic and social pressures, and his relationships with his peers.In the third part, Youth, Nikolai has finished school and is now a young man. He travels to the Caucasus region to serve in the military, where he encounters the harsh realities of war and the complexities of human nature. The novel explores Nikolai's experiences as a soldier, his relationships with his comrades, and his reflections on life and morality.Overall, Childhood, Boyhood, Youth is a coming-of-age novel that explores themes of identity, family, friendship, education, and the human condition. Tolstoy's vivid descriptions and insightful observations make this novel a timeless classic of Russian literature.1886. Russian author, considered one of the greatest of all novelists. Tolstoy's major works include War and Peace and Anna Karenina. Childhood is the first part of Tolstoy's first novel, which won immediate praise from Turgenev and others, and established him as a major writer. Its originality was striking, as Tolstoy sought to communicate with great immediacy the poetry of childhood-the intense emotions, confusions, and fears attendant upon a young boy, Nikolenka, as he grows up. In the years following, Boyhood and Youth appeared, each replete with psychological and philosophical subtleties hitherto unknown in Russian literature. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
