Non-fiction

An autobiographical work in which Leo Tolstoy reflects on his spiritual journey and eventual rejection of traditional religion.

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In this letter, Leo Tolstoy advocates for non-violent resistance to colonialism and encourages Indians to seek their own liberation without resorting to violence.

Translated by M. K. Gandhi

A collection of essays and speeches in which Tolstoy criticizes the relationship between the Russian Orthodox Church and the government and argues for the separation of church and state.

Translated by Benjamin Tucker

A respose to Crosby's letter, discussing the importance of non-violence and the need for individuals to live according to their conscience.

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A passionate letter to the Russian Tsar, urging him to embrace love, peace, and non-violence as the true foundations of a just and harmonious society.

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Tolstoy reflects on the true significance of the Russian Revolution, arguing that it should be seen as a spiritual awakening and a call for individual moral transformation.

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Leo Tolstoy argues that patriotism is a harmful and irrational sentiment that promotes violence, hinders progress, and divides people into hostile groups.

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Tolstoy critiques patriotism and argues that governments use it as a means to control and manipulate the masses, perpetuating violence and conflict.

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Tolstoy contends that true patriotism is incompatible with war and violence, advocating for a shift towards a peaceful, internationalist worldview.

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Tolstoy challenges the traditional concept of hell, arguing that it is a tool used by the Church to control and exploit people through fear.

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Tolstoy exposes what he sees as the Church's corruption and deviation from the true teachings of Jesus, advocating for a more genuine and ethical form of Christianity.

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A unique interpretation of the Gospels that offers a fresh perspective on the teachings of Jesus Christ.

Translated by Aylmer Maude

A book by Leo Tolstoy that explores the concept of finding spiritual enlightenment within oneself.

Translated by Constance Garnett

Tolstoy discusses the notion of societal slavery, highlighting how modern institutions and economic systems exploit and enslave individuals.

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Tolstoy praises the French writer's ability to vividly depict human nature and society, but also criticizes his pessimism and lack of moral vision.

Translated by Professor Leo Weiner

Tolstoy argues that killing, in any form and under any circumstances, is fundamentally against the moral teachings of Christianity and should be unequivocally condemned.

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A personal statement of Tolstoy's religious and philosophical beliefs, in which he renounces his former aristocratic lifestyle and embraces a simple, Christian life of pacifism, poverty, and service to others.

Translated by Constantine Popoff

Tolstoy's treatise on social and economic reform, in which he advocates for a decentralized, agrarian society based on principles of Christian morality and non-violent resistance to state power.

Translated by Aylmer Maude