War and Peace
Leo Tolstoy · 19th Century · Novel, history
Author guide
Leo Tolstoy
Tolstoy’s fiction moves between minute perception and broad social systems. His major novels ask how family, history, institutions, work, and belief become visible through ordinary choices.
Where to start with Leo Tolstoy
Begin with Anna Karenina, then follow the suggested sequence below as your interest grows.
Start with Anna KareninaSuggested reading order
Books by Leo Tolstoy
Anna Karenina
Leo Tolstoy · 19th Century · Novel / novella
The Cossacks
Leo Tolstoy · 19th Century · Novella / essays
The Death of Ivan Ilyich
Leo Tolstoy · 19th Century · Novel / novella
The Kreutzer Sonata
Leo Tolstoy · 19th Century · Novel / novella
The Kingdom of God Is Within You
Leo Tolstoy · 19th Century · Novella / essays
Resurrection
Leo Tolstoy · 19th Century · Novel / novella
Father Sergius
Leo Tolstoy · 19th Century · Novella / essays
Hadji Murat
Leo Tolstoy · 19th Century · Novel / novella
Reading context
The cataloged works span Novel, history, Novel / novella, Novella / essays. Follow the linked era, genre, and subject pages to place them alongside other works in the collection.
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