Leo Tolstoy

The Slavery of Our Times (eBook, ePUB)

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

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Leo Tolstoy's 'The Slavery of Our Times' delves into the societal structures that perpetuate inequality and injustice, examining the ways in which individuals are bound by the constraints of modern systems. Written in Tolstoy's signature philosophical and introspective style, the book challenges readers to consider the moral implications of their actions and the impact of societal norms. Through a series of thought-provoking essays, Tolstoy explores themes of power, authority, and the true meaning of freedom, offering a critical analysis of the human condition in the face of oppressive systems. Drawing on his own experiences and observations, Tolstoy presents a compelling argument for the need to break free from the mental and emotional chains that hinder personal growth and social progress. Leo Tolstoy, known for his iconic works such as 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina,' was a prolific writer and thinker whose deep insights into human nature continue to resonate with readers today. His dedication to social justice and ethical living shines through in 'The Slavery of Our Times,' making it a timeless and essential read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of the modern world and their own place within it.

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Produktdetails

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

Autorenporträt

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.