Leo Tolstoy

Renowned Russian Realist author Leo Tolstoy discusses his masterpiece 'War and Peace' on the podcast. They delve into the challenges faced by readers, Tolstoy's unique historical approach, and the themes of war, revolution, and governance in the novel. They also emphasize the importance of choosing the right translation to make the reading experience less intimidating.

Renowned Russian author Leo Tolstoy discusses loyalty, past encounters, pursuit of fitness, pain transformed into love in a family, personal morality, and the negotiations of Sergius, Kunchov, and Pashankar about a stolen item.