Leo Tolstoy

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The Slavery of Our Times (eBook, ePUB)

Breaking Free from Societal Constraints and Embracing True Freedom: A Philosophical Exploration by a Russian Literary Icon

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In "The Slavery of Our Times," Leo Tolstoy presents a scathing critique of the socioeconomic injustices that permeate 19th-century Russian society. Through a combination of essays and reflections, Tolstoy employs a poignant literary style characterized by incisive language and moral urgency. Exploring themes of materialism, exploitation, and the ethical responsibilities of individuals, he vividly illustrates how societal structures ensnare people in a form of economic servitude, even when legal slavery has been abolished. Tolstoy'Äôs work resonates within the context of his broader philosophy of nonviolent resistance and ethical living, urging readers to confront their complacency in a flawed system. Tolstoy, a prominent figure of the Russian literary canon, was deeply influenced by his experiences as a landowner and his evolving views on morality, simplicity, and spirituality. His own existential inquiries and commitment to social justice fueled his desire to challenge the status quo, transforming him into a pioneering voice advocating for the oppressed. The philosophical and ethical dimensions of his life are undeniably reflected in this compelling work, as he grapples with the moral implications of wealth and power. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in social justice, ethics, and the responsibilities of individuals in society. It invites readers to reflect on their role within contemporary systems of power and to consider Tolstoy's urgent call for a more humane world, making it a timeless commentary that remains relevant today.

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The novel is set 60 years before Tolstoy's day, but he had spoken with people who lived through the 1812 French invasion of Russia. He read all the standard histories available in Russian and French about the Napoleonic Wars and had read letters, journals, autobiographies and biographies of Napoleon and other key players of that era. There are approximately 160 real persons named or referred to in War and Peace. He worked from primary source materials (interviews and other documents), as well as from history books, philosophy texts and other historical novels. Tolstoy also used a great deal of his own experience in the Crimean War to bring vivid detail and first-hand accounts of how the Russian army was structured. Tolstoy was critical of standard history, especially military history, in War and Peace. He explains at the start of the novel's third volume his own views on how history ought to be written. His aim was to blur the line between fiction and history, to get closer to the truth, as he states in Volume ii.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 58
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. April 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066456528
• Artikelnr.: 61610352