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Boyhood (Tolstoy’s Autobiographical Trilogy Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Leo Tolstoy (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Published in a literary journal during the 1850s, "Boyhood" is the second in Leo Tolstoy's trilogy of three autobiographical novels, including "Childhood" and "Youth."

"Boyhood" is a vibrant account of a young person’s emerging awareness of the world, himself, and the people around him, as described through the eyes of Nikolenka. Themes of shyness, self-image and self-improvement permeate the book, yet we are also exposed to a young Tolstoy’s wider descriptions of nature, art and the workings of the world.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07SBCXZZ8
Publisher ‏ : ‎ E-BOOKARAMA (March 13, 2024)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 13, 2024
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1821 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 129 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B09LGWT42Y

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Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) wrote two of the great novels of the nineteenth century, War and Peace and Anna Karenina.

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Randolph Rossi

The Intellectual Growth of a Boy to Manhood

Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2024

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This was a very interesting and enjoyable narrative about a Russian Aristocrat Boy’s intellectual journey from Boyhood to Young Adulthood. The interaction of this boy with his family, friends and his teacher was illuminating. I highly recommend reading this book.

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Jill M. Nolan

A Coming of Age Story: A Review of Leo Tolstoy's Boyhood

Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2023

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Leo Tolstoy's Boyhood is a semi-autobiographical novel that follows the childhood and teenage years of the protagonist, Nikolai Irtenev. The novel paints a vivid picture of life in 19th-century Russia and provides an intimate look into the mind of a young boy as he navigates the complexities of growing up.

One of the most striking aspects of the novel is Tolstoy's ability to capture the innocence and wonder of childhood. The reader is transported back in time, experiencing the world through the eyes of a young boy as he discovers the beauty and mystery of nature, forms deep friendships, and grapples with the complexities of morality.

The novel also explores the theme of coming of age, as Nikolai transitions from a carefree child to a more introspective and self-aware teenager. The reader watches as he grapples with the harsh realities of life and begins to question the values and beliefs that have been instilled in him.

Tolstoy's writing style is rich and evocative, with a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the human condition. He masterfully weaves together elements of realism, romanticism, and naturalism to create a truly immersive reading experience.

In conclusion, Boyhood is a powerful and moving novel that offers a unique perspective on the human experience. It is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of growing up and the human condition. Tolstoy's writing is both beautiful and profound, making this novel a timeless classic.

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Karl Janssen

A boy's life, continued

Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2013

Boyhood, originally published in 1854, is the second novel by Leo Tolstoy and also the second book in his autobiographical trilogy, which begins with Childhood and ends with Youth. Largely based on Tolstoy's own early years, the trilogy is the first-person account of a boy's transition into manhood. This second installment covers the life of Nicolas, the narrator, roughly from the ages of 14 to 18.

Like Childhood, this book reads less like a novel than a memoir. It consists of a series of recollections of life events on the part of the narrator. These isolated scenes aren't really interconnected enough to comprise a satisfying plot; the book succeeds more as a psychological study than as a novel. Any forward movement in the narrative is derived from the growing awareness of the boy as his thought processes mature. Through Nicolas we experience the universal daily dramas so important to a child, such as the development of an attraction towards the opposite sex, the making of a new friend, the growing apart of brothers, and the struggle to be taken seriously and earn the respect of one's elders. These events are covered with great insight and sensitivity by Tolstoy, but en masse they feel like a collection of observations in a notebook and never really coalesce into a novel.

That said, Boyhood is slightly better than its predecessor. What really sets this book above the mediocre is the account of the life story of Karl Ivanitch, the narrator's boyhood tutor. This side story, which takes up chapters 8 through 10, is a very moving tale of the hardships of working class life during the time of the Russian war against Napoleon. These three chapters succeed as a short story in and of themselves and are clearly the best part of the book. Since Nicolas, like Tolstoy, grew up in a relatively wealthy family, much of the book revolves around master/servant relations. The tale of Karl Ivanitch is only one example of how the servants' lives, in this book, are often more interesting than those of the master himself.

Though Childhood, Boyhood, and Youth were published as separate novels, they are intended to be read as one body of work. Boyhood ends rather arbitrarily, and really makes little sense without the books that come before and after it. Fans of Tolstoy will no doubt find Boyhood a promising and necessary step in the development of his great masterpieces, but it can't be counted among them. When judged solely on the basis of its own literary merits, it's clearly good writing, but nothing exceptional.

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Rivers Books

Nice

Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2014

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Very interesting but read the first book in the collection "Childhood" first to enjoy the full impact the of Tolstoy. Considering the time period (style) and the intermix of Russian words with English, this book is surprisingly an easy read. Very enjoyable and provides a nice insight to the life a a great writer.

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Fran Riley

One Star

Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2015

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Do\n 't know did not order this item or receive it.

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