Leo Tolstoy

Leo Tolstoy

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Leo Tolstoy was a renowned Russian author, best known for his masterpieces 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina.' His existential struggles and philosophical inquiries about the meaning of life were referenced by Agnes Callard as she discussed the philosophical challenges inherent in navigating love and commitment.

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Leo Tolstoy is a classic author whose work 'Anna Karenina' was influential to Kiran Desai during her studies.

Autorin Kiran Desai im Interview
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-06-19
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Leo Tolstoy is mentioned for his novel 'Anna Karenina', a classic love story.

Sju författare om kärlek i romaner
Dagens Nyheter·SwedenSweden· 2026-02-14
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Leo Tolstoy's contribution to world literature is honored in Indonesia with the unveiling of a bust.

76 Tahun Hubungan Persahabatan Rusia dan Indonesia
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2026-02-03
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The young woman on the catering trolley remarked on Tolstoy as the absolute best while the author was reading War and Peace.

Performative readers could only dream of the reaction War and Peace got on the Belfast train – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-01-18
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Buckley later starred in the TV series adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s War & Peace in 2016.

From TV talent show runner-up to Golden Globes winner – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-01-12
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Leo Tolstoy is referenced regarding the connection between greatness and simplicity.

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Diari d’Andorra – major newspaper in the Principality·AndorraAndorra· 2025-12-13
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The article discusses a new translation of Leo Tolstoy's epic novel War & Peace.

The 'bogan' Australian giving War & Peace an irreverent remake
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-14
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The Russian master writer Leo Tolstoy wrote that all happy families are alike, but the unhappy family is unhappy in its own unique way.

Leo Tolstojs visdom kommer nu kampen mod partnerdrab til gode i Danmark
Politiken·DenmarkDenmark· 2025-10-25
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The street previously named after Leo Tolstoy will be replaced in Bishkek.

В Бишкеке исчезнут улицы и проспекты Ленина, Толстого, Максима Горького
Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·BelarusBelarus· 2025-10-13
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Leo Tolstoy is mentioned as an author who has written long books several times.

Kiran Desai: ‘I never thought it would happen in the US’ | Books
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-20
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Leo Tolstoy is a renowned Russian novelist who explored nihilism and the crisis of faith in his writings.

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Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-09-18
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Renowned Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy vividly explored the crisis of faith and purpose in his writings.

JASON CHAFFETZ: My friend's assassination showed the nihilism eating at America's heart
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-09-18
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Tolstói provided Romain Rolland with encouragement and advice on the importance of compassion and unity.

Un gran pacificador
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2025-09-13
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Romain Rolland

Leo Tolstoy is referenced as a writer who believed in the universal goal of advancing in goodness.

Училиштето ни помага да станеме добри личности!
Нова Македонија (Nova Makedonija)·North MacedoniaNorth Macedonia· 2025-09-09
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Kirill Temkov

Leo Tolstoy's literary works were among those adapted by Rodion Shchedrin into his compositions.

Умер композитор Родион Щедрин — РБК
RBC·RussiaRussia· 2025-08-29
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Leo Tolstoy's literary works served as inspiration for some of Shchedrin's compositions.

Умер композитор Родион Щедрин — РБК
RBC·RussiaRussia· 2025-08-29
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Tolstoy is often chosen for classic Russian literature in the author's reading list.

قناديل: سرّ القراءة الأولى
Al Mada·IraqIraq· 2025-08-03
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Leo Tolstoy is mentioned for his work 'Anna Karenina' which is compared to Pramoedya's Tetralogy Buru in sales.

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Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2025-07-20
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Leo Tolstoy is recognized for his contributions to literature and his exploration of societal issues.

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Vijesti – largest independent Montenegrin daily, est. 1997·MontenegroMontenegro· 2025-07-04
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Leo Tolstoy is referenced for his famous quote about happy and unhappy families.

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Politiken·DenmarkDenmark· 2025-06-28
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Tolstoy's 'War and Peace' illustrates how Napoleon's campaign changed the relationship between state and society in the Tsarist Empire.

ein Epos über den Stalinismus
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-06-12
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Leo Tolstoy is the author of the epic novel Anna Karenina, which is being adapted for the stage.

‘A gift of a role for a mother’: Game of Thrones star Natalie Dormer on playing Tolstoy’s tortured Anna Karenina | Stage
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-09
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Tolstoi is considered enormous and is favored by those who lean to the left in political discussions.

Volvamos a la gran novela rusa
El Nacional·VenezuelaVenezuela· 2025-05-23
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Anwar referenced Leo Tolstoy's depiction of resilience in his work Haji Murat to illustrate the spirit of the Tatar people.

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Utusan Malaysia·MalaysiaMalaysia· 2025-05-17
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