Leo Tolstoy, The Grand Mujik: A Study In Personal Evolution (1898)

By George H. Perris and George Herbert Perris

Book Overview

Leo Tolstoy, The Grand Mujik: A Study In Personal Evolution (1898) is a biographical book written by George Herbert Perris. The book delves into the life of Leo Tolstoy, a Russian writer and philosopher, and his transformation from a wealthy aristocrat to a humble peasant. The term ""mujik"" refers to a Russian peasant, and Tolstoy's fascination with their way of life led him to adopt their customs and beliefs. Perris explores Tolstoy's personal evolution, including his spiritual and philosophical journey, his rejection of material possessions, and his advocacy for nonviolence and pacifism. The book also examines Tolstoy's literary works, including War and Peace and Anna Karenina, and their influence on his personal beliefs. Overall, The Grand Mujik provides a comprehensive look at Tolstoy's life and the factors that shaped his worldview.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437093701
• ISBN13: 9781437093704
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"