Childhood And Youth

Childhood and Youth: A Tale (1862) is a semi-autobiographical novel by the Russian writer Leo Tolstoy. The book is divided into two parts, each focusing on a different stage of the protagonist's life. In the first part, we follow the childhood of Nikolai Irteniev, a young boy growing up in the Russian countryside. The novel explores the joys and struggles of his early years, including his relationship with his parents, his first love, and his experiences at school. The second part of the book follows Nikolai as a young man, as he navigates the complexities of adult life. He struggles with questions of faith, love, and social responsibility, and must confront the harsh realities of the world around him. Throughout the novel, Tolstoy explores themes of innocence, coming of age, and the search for meaning in life. His vivid descriptions of the Russian landscape and his deep insights into human nature make Childhood and Youth a timeless classic of Russian literature.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.