Tolstoy

/ˈtoʊlstɔɪ/ noun

Definition

Leo Tolstoy, a famous Russian author known for writing long, complex novels like 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina'.

Etymology

A Russian surname derived from 'tolk' meaning interpretation or sense. Tolstoy (1828-1910) is considered one of the greatest novelists of all time, and his works explore deep questions about life, morality, and society.

Kelly Says

Tolstoy's 'War and Peace' is over 1,200 pages and took him six years to write—he basically invented the psychological novel by diving deep into characters' thoughts, and every character feels like a real person with contradictions, which changed literature forever.

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