SIGNED, 1 of 1000, 1933, 1st, THE TRAGEDY OF TOLSTOY, COUNTESS ALEXANDRA TOLSTOY

Description: The Tragedy of Tolstoy by Countess Alexandra Tolstoy Translated by Elena Varneck New Haven: Yale University Press 1933 First Edition Limited Edition of 1,000 copies, signed by the author. This particular copy was acquired from an estate in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, the very farmhouse where the book was written. Octavo, xiii, 294 pages, publisher's original pictorial dust jacket with the price unclipped. Publisher's original black lettered white cloth covered boards. Illustrated with a few black and white plates. Laid in are a few related newspaper clippings. Some rubbing and wear, a few tears and some discoloration to the jacket. Some discoloration to the cloth. Some age toning, else in good + condiiton. The Tragedy of Tolstoy by Countess Alexandra Tolstoy provides a deeply personal account of her father, the legendary writer Leo Tolstoy, capturing the turmoil of his final years. Written in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, where Alexandra lived in the early 1930s, this reflective book examines the profound struggles that defined her father’s later life. From his quest for spiritual simplicity to his disillusionment with the Orthodox Church, Alexandra explores the intensity of his convictions and the emotional strain they placed on his family, especially his wife, Sofia. The Newtown Square farmhouse provided a peaceful yet introspective setting for Alexandra as she chronicled her father’s inner battles, family tensions, and the personal costs of his ideals. Through her eyes, the book reveals the tragedy of a man whose dedication to his beliefs created conflict with loved ones, ultimately leading to a life marked by both greatness and sacrifice. If you have any questions, feel free to ask, and don't forget to check out my other listings.

Price: 962.5 USD

Location: West Chester, Pennsylvania

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