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The Cossacks – Tolstoy [EPUB ebook] 

Leo Tolstoy, the famous Russian writer, is recognized as one of the great figures of world literature, and among his works, several novels stand out for their significant impact, such as War and Peace, Anna Karenina, and The Cossacks. The Cossack people are renowned for their courage, bravery, strength, and self-sufficiency. It is within this community that the character Olénin, thrust into their midst by the army, immerses himself fully and undergoes a journey of self-discovery.
The Cossacks is a work of rare beauty, possessing an unparalleled literary richness that captivates us with its portrayal of its era and a people who, despite residing in the heart of the country, have their own soul, culture, and unique way of life. It presents an excellent opportunity for discovery or deepening one's understanding of Leo Tolstoy's oeuvre, cementing his status as a giant of world literature.
   

Sobre o autor

Leo Tolstoy was born on September 9, 1828, in Yasnaya Polyana, Russia. He was born into a prominent family connected to the czars but became an orphan at the age of nine, subsequently raised by his aunts and educated by tutors. In 1841, he moved to Kazan, where he studied Oriental languages and law, but feeling dissatisfied with formal education, he abandoned his studies before completing his degree.