Tales of Sevastopol

by Leo Tolstoy

Overview

Tolstoy (1828-1910) joined the army in 1851 and took part in campaigns against the native Caucasian tribes and, soon after, in the Crimean War (1853-56). This book of three sketches published between 1855 and 1856 is based on his experiences during the Crimean War.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781410201683
Publisher:	University Press of the Pacific
Publication date:	08/25/2002
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.38(d)

About the Author

A Russian author of novels, short stories, plays, and philosophical essays, Count Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) was born into an aristocratic family and is best known for the epic books War and Peace and Anna Karenina, regarded as two of the greatest works of Russian literature. After serving in the Crimean War, Tolstoy retired to his estate and devoted himself to writing, farming, and raising his large family. His novels and outspoken social polemics brought him world-wide fame.

Date of Birth:

September 9, 1828

Date of Death:

November 20, 1910

Place of Birth:

Tula Province, Russia

Place of Death:

Astapovo, Russia

Education:

Privately educated by French and German tutors; attended the University of Kazan, 1844-47