Childhood, Boyhood, Youth

Explore the captivating world of childhood with Tolstoy's trilogy, 'Childhood, Boyhood, Youth.' This insightful novel delves into the complexity of growing up, capturing the essence of innocence and the bittersweet journey from youth to maturity. Through stunning prose, Tolstoy presents a brilliant tapestry of a young boy's experiences, thoughts, and emotional development, set against a richly detailed backdrop that breathes life into his early formative years. This edition includes a lucid translation by Judson Rosengrant, ensuring that readers of all ages can appreciate the timelessness of Tolstoy's writing. Accompanying the text are valuable historical notes, a biographical chronology, and recommendations for further reading, making it an essential addition to any literary collection or personal bookshelf. Perfect for students, literature enthusiasts, or anyone looking to revisit the joys and challenges of youth, this trade paperback edition by Penguin UK is not just a book; it's a gateway to understanding the universal experience of growing up. Order now and immerse yourself in the poignant reflections of a young Tolstoy, as he navigates the trials and triumphs of boyhood and early adulthood. Plus, enjoy FREE shipping for this remarkable literary gem. Embrace the beauty of childhood with Tolstoy's words and let them resonate through your own memories and experiences.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780140449921
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2012
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 464


Description:
'Despite the tangle of ideas in my mind . . . I was young, innocent, free, and therefore almost happy' Leo Tolstoy began his trilogy, Childhood, Boyhood, Youth, in his early twenties. Although he would in his old age famously dismiss it as an 'awkward mixture of fact and fiction', generations of readers have not agreed, finding the novel to be a charming and insightful portrait of inner growth against the background of a world limned with extraordinary clarity, grace and colour. Evident too in its brilliant account of a young person's emerging awareness of the world and of his place within it are many of the stances, techniques and themes that would come to full flower in the immortal War and Peace and Anna Karenina, and in the other great works of Tolstoy's maturity. Judson Rosengrant's lucid new translation conveys the freshness, poetry, and power of Tolstoy's early prose, while his introduction looks at Tolstoy's early development and the complex relationship between the trilogy and his life. The edition also contains a biographical chronology, suggestions for further reading, extensive historical notes and a list of characters. Translated with an introduction and notes by Judson Rosengrant

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