Family Happiness

Leo Tolstoy

2024년 5월 · The Collected Works of Leo Tolstoy 23권 · 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. Family Happiness (1859) by Leo Tolstoy explores the romantic and marital journey of its protagonist, Masha. The novella delves into the complexities of love, marriage, and happiness as Masha navigates the challenges of a significant age gap with her husband Sergey. Through this intimate portrayal of a relationship, Tolstoy reflects on the nature of contentment and fulfillment in life, offering philosophical insights on the importance of personal growth and emotional understanding within a marriage. The novella's literary merit lies in its profound character study and its ability to evoke a range of emotions in the reader. |

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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.