By Leo Tolstoy

Translated by Aylmer Maude

This work contains twenty-six essays and letters (many published for the first time) belonging to the last fifteen years of Tolstoy's career, the period in which he has devoted himself exclusively to humanitarian labors. Therefore each has a definite altruistic purpose. In the letters in particular we have, in the words of the translator, "Tolstoy's opinions in application to certain definite conditions. They thus help to bridge the gulf between theory and practise."

Highly Commended

"The subjects are varied, and present Tolstoy's well-known views in his always forceful manner."—The Outlook.

"It contains the Russian philosopher and philanthropist's best thought, and furnishes considerable insight into his wonderful personality."—The Mirror, St. Louis.

"For those who wish to be well instructed in Tolstoyana this handy little book will be invaluable."—Brooklyn Eagle.

"These essays form an admirable introduction to Tolstoy's philosophy."—Western Daily Mercury, Plymouth, Eng.

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Tolstoy's Plays

Also Annotated List of Works

This volume, a new translation by Louise and Aylmer Maude, contains Tolstoy's three great plays, together with the Russian folk-tale of which one of them is the dramatized version. It also includes a complete annotated and chronological list of Tolstoy's works of special helpfulness to all readers and students of the great Russian writer.

List of the Plays

The Power of Darkness; or, If a Claw is Caught the Bird is Lost—A drama in five acts.

The First Distiller—A comedy in six acts.

Fruits of Culture—A comedy in four acts.

Including Also

The Imp and the Crust—This is a Russian folk-tale, of which
"The First Distiller" is the dramatized version.

Their High Literary and Dramatic Value

To their literary merit Tolstoy's plays add the quality of being excellent acting dramas, as their success both in Russia and elsewhere has abundantly shown. Mr. Laurence Irving lately wrote: "I suppose England is the only country in Europe where 'The Power of Darkness' has not been acted. It ought to be done. It is a stupendous tragedy; the effect on the stage is unparalleled."

Their Wide Range of Sentiment

"Between Tolstoy's two great plays," says the translator, "'The Power of Darkness' and 'The Fruits of Culture,' the contrast is very striking. The first is intensely moral, terrible in its earnestness and force.... Very different is 'Fruits of Culture,' a play brimful of laughter and merriment."

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A Clear and Hopeful Exposition of Tolstoy's Teachings

"Students of the master will find this little book indispensable."—San Francisco News-Letter.

Tolstoy and
His Problems

Essays by Aylmer Maude

Each essay in this volume expresses, in one form or other, Tolstoy's views of life; and the main object of the book is not to praise his views, but to explain them. Being the only Englishman who in recent years has had the advantage of intimate personal intercourse, continued over a period of some years, with Tolstoy, Mr. Maude is well qualified for his present work.