Christmas Night

· The Collected Works of Leo Tolstoy Book 30 · Minerva Heritage Press
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A new translation into modern American English directly from the original Russian manuscript. This edition contains an Afterword by the translator, a timeline of Tolstoy's life and works, and a glossary of philosophic terminology used throughout Tolstoy's literature and philosophy. "Christmas Night" or "Christmas Eve" by Tolstoy is a captivating short story that captures the magic and spirit of Christmas in a traditional Russian village. The story follows the enchanting Christmas traditions and customs of the villagers as they come together in celebration. Originally Written in 1853, this was first published in the book: "Leo Tolstoy. Unreleased Works of Art" published first in 1928, under the title "How love perishes."

About the author

One of the greatest Russian writers of all time, Tolstoy is best known for his epic novels "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina." His works are characterized by their realistic detail and psychological depth. Tolstoy's later religious and philosophical writings influenced the development of Christian anarchist and pacifist thought. Tolstoy was an acquaintence of Gogol, Dostoevsky and a frienemy of Turgenev. He is known as both a novelist and one of the greatest Russian Philosophers, similar to Dostoevsky.

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