Complete Leo Tolstoy Book Box-Set

Titles In The Set:
> Resurrection
> Anna Karenina
> The Death of Ivan Ilyich
> War and Peace Volume 1
> War and Peace Volume 2

Resurrection is Leo Tolstoy’s powerful final novel, exploring themes of guilt, redemption, and societal corruption.

The story follows Prince Nekhludoff, who seeks to atone for a grave wrong he committed years earlier against Maslova, a young orphan. As he navigates the harsh realities of Russia's criminal justice system—from filthy prisons to corrupt state offices—Tolstoy paints a stark picture of the hypocrisy and suffering of the time.

This novel is a poignant reflection on human conscience, the possibility of moral redemption, and the impact of social injustice.

Anna Karenina Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Russian high society, Anna Karenina tells the tragic story of Anna, a married woman who embarks on a scandalous affair with the dashing Count Vronsky.

As the affair leads to devastating consequences, Tolstoy explores the complexities of love, fidelity, and the rigidity of societal norms. In parallel, Konstantin Levin’s struggles with marriage, career, and personal philosophy mirror many of Tolstoy’s own life experiences.

This novel remains one of the most influential works of world literature, examining the intersection of personal desires, social expectations, and the search for meaning.

In The Death of Ivan Ilyich, a profound novella, Tolstoy reflects on the meaning of life and death through the story of Ivan Ilyich, a man who has lived his life focused on career and social status, only to be confronted with his own mortality when diagnosed with a terminal illness.

As he faces his impending death, Ivan Ilyich confronts the emptiness of his existence and discovers, in his final moments, the transformative power of self-realization and spiritual acceptance.

This novella is a meditation on the human condition, examining themes of authenticity, the nature of life, and the inevitability of death.

War and Peace is Tolstoy's magnum opus, set against the backdrop of Napoleon’s invasion of Russia.

The novel spans multiple years, exploring the lives of several aristocratic families and their experiences of love, loss, and war. Tolstoy seamlessly blends historical events with the personal struggles of his characters, weaving a complex tapestry of human experience.

Volume 1 introduces key characters such as Pierre Bezukhov, Prince Andrei Bolkonsky, and Natasha Rostova, each grappling with their own ambitions, desires, and philosophies amidst the turbulence of war.

War and Peace Volume 2 Continuing the epic saga of War and Peace, Volume 2 deepens the focus on the ongoing military conflict, the evolution of key characters, and the intricate political and personal stakes involved.

As the French armies advance on Russian soil, the lives of Pierre, Natasha, Andrei, and others become more entwined with the fate of the nation. Amidst battles and social upheaval, the characters struggle with questions of honor, loyalty, and the meaning of sacrifice.

Tolstoy’s exploration of the human spirit in the face of monumental historical events makes this one of the greatest novels ever written.