| Author |
Tolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828-1910 |
| Translator |
Hogarth, C. J., 1869-1942 |
| Title |
Childhood
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Note |
Translated from Russian title: Detstvo
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| Credits |
Produced by Martin Adamson and David Widger
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| Summary |
"Childhood" by Leo Tolstoy is a semi-autobiographical novel written in the late 19th century. The book captures the tender and formative years of a young boy, portraying his interactions with family members and caregivers, as well as his reflections on love, innocence, and the inevitable transitions of growing up. The young protagonist, Nikolai, navigates his emotions, relationships, and the complexities of childhood, all of which shape his identity and understanding of the world around him. The opening portion introduces us to Nikolai as he wakes up on the morning of his tenth birthday, enduring the antics of his tutor, Karl Ivanitch, and the tender presence of his mother. Conflicted between love and anger towards Karl, we see how the boy's feelings fluctuate, revealing the myriad emotions of childhood. Through simple yet profound moments, such as the boy's reflection on friendship and his mother’s comforting reassurances, the narrative establishes the deeper themes of attachment and innocence that will resonate throughout the story. As the events unfold, we encounter the warmth and complexity of family life, setting the stage for Nikolai’s journey through growth, learning, and the bittersweet nature of childhood. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Autobiographical fiction
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| Subject |
Russia -- Social life and customs -- 1533-1917 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Tolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828-1910 -- Childhood and youth -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Russia -- History -- 1801-1917 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2142 |
| Release Date |
Mar 22, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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