Leo Tolstoy and the Alibi of Narrative (Russian Literature and Thought Series)

One hundred years after his death, Tolstoy still inspires controversy with his notoriously complex narrative strategies. This original book explores how and why Tolstoy has mystified interpreters and offers a new look at his most famous works of fiction. Contents 5 Acknowledgments 7 Introduction 9 Part I. Tolstoy’s Narrative Alibi 17 Part II. Legitimate Lives 59 Part III. Authentic Lives 103 Part IV. A Language of Love 129 Part V. Suspicious Stories 155 Part VI. The Death of an Author 187 Notes 239 Index 283