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To N. N. Ge’s (Gay’s) Painting |
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In “To N. N. Ge’s Painting (Christ’s Last Discourse with His Disciples),” Tolstoy reflects on the spiritual depth of Ge’s work, emphasizing Christ’s teaching of love, humility, and unity. He interprets the scene as a call to inner moral transformation and sincere faith, contrasting true Christianity with formal, external religiosity. |
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1886 |
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The complete works of Count Tolstoy. Vol. 23 |
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3 p. |
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Non-fiction, Religion, Art |
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Introduction to the Collected Articles, What Is the Truth in Art? |
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In Introduction to the Collected Articles, What Is the Truth in Art, Tolstoy outlines his belief that the purpose of art is to communicate sincere emotion that fosters moral and spiritual unity among people. Rejecting the formalism and elitism of much contemporary art, he argues that truth in art lies not in beauty for its own sake, but in ethical content and universal accessibility. |
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1887 |
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The complete works of Count Tolstoy. Vol. 17 |
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2 p. |
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Non-fiction, Art |
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On the Significance of Science and Art |
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In On the Significance of Science and Art, Tolstoy examines the true purpose of intellectual and artistic activity. He criticizes both science and art when they are detached from moral meaning and serve only curiosity, pleasure, or elite interests. |
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1887 |
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What To Do? |
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44 p. |
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Introductions to Books |
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Includes: A. Stockham’s Tokology; Amiel’s Diary; S. T. Seménov’s Peasant Stories; Works of Guy de Maupassant; |
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1890-94 |
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The complete works of Count Tolstoy. Vol. 20 |
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22 p. |
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Non-fiction, Art |
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What Is Art? |
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What Is Art? is Tolstoy’s influential treatise on aesthetics, in which he rejects the elitism and artificiality of modern art. He argues that true art is sincere, morally uplifting, and accessible to all people, not just the privileged. For Tolstoy, the value of art lies in its ability to communicate genuine human emotion and promote love, unity, and moral progress. He condemns works that serve vanity or sensual pleasure, calling instead for art that inspires goodness and compassion. |
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1897 |
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The complete works of Count Tolstoy. Vol. 22 |
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135 p. |
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Introduction to W. von Polenz’s “Der Büttnerbauer” |
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1902 |
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The complete works of Count Tolstoy. Vol. 23 |
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6 p. |
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Non-fiction, Art |
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Tolstoy on Shakespeare. A Critical Essay on Shakespeare |
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In Tolstoy on Shakespeare, Tolstoy delivers a sharp critique of William Shakespeare’s works, rejecting their reputation as masterpieces. He argues that Shakespeare’s plays are artificial, exaggerated, and lacking moral purpose, and that their fame is sustained by uncritical admiration. |
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1906 |
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Tolstoy on Shakespeare. A Critical Essay on Shakespeare |
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61 p. |
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