Andrey Zorin’s book presents a unique perspective on the life and work of the great Russian writer Leo Tolstoy. The author offers the reader not just a biography, but a profound analysis of Tolstoy’s personality through the lens of his works, diaries, and letters. Exploring the key moments of the writer’s life, Zorin reveals the complex interconnectedness between Tolstoy’s life path and his literary legacy, helping the reader gain a new understanding of the classic Russian author and the origins of his philosophical and moral pursuits.