Leo Tolstóy and his works

by Aylmer Maude

A biographical and critical study of Tolstoy. ILLUS.

Genres: Fiction

331 pages, Paperback

First published August 25, 2008

About the author

Aylmer Maude and his wife, Louise Maude, were English translators of Tolstoy's works, and Aylmer Maude also wrote his friend Tolstoy's biography. After living many years in Russia the Maudes spent the rest of their life in England translating Tolstoy's writing and promoting public interest in his work. Aylmer Maude was also involved in a number of early 20th century progressive and idealistic causes.

Reviews

[Sachin Vishnoi]

Must read biography. Now i understood why Mahatma Gandhi was so influenced by Leo Tolstoy. I knew that Tolstoy was the all time greatest author but did not know how good he was a human. Aylmer Maude has done full justice to this great person. my favourite portion of the book is clear explanation of Five Commandments. I wish everyone could understand the teachings of Christ the way Tolstoy did.