Leo Tolstoy. One of the top five authors in literary history.

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The grave where Leo Tolstoy is burried. He died in 1910 at the age of 82.

he died at the astapovo train station suffering from pneumonia.

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Tolstoy playing tennis with his family on their estate in Russia.

This illustrates the importance that time with family meant to Leo. Throughout his life,

he focused on his family's wellbeing.

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A photo of Leo Tolstoy in full army uniform taken in 1854. His years in the Russian army provided him with a strong basis for many of his later novels, such as "War and Peace".

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A photograph of Leo Tolstoy and

Maxium Gorky, taken in the year 1900.

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A cartoon depicting Leo Tolstoy's excommunication from the Catholic church after going through his spiritual reform. He changed his beliefs in God, and how he viewed life in general.

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A photo showing Tolstoys funeral procession. As shown in the photo, Tolstoy was revered and respected by everyone who met him. His death was a severe blow to anybody that had known him.

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A sketch of Tolstoy as a young boy. Tolstoy was an excellent student, and loved learning. His early education laid the groundwork for future success as a writer.

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Leo Tolstoy as a young
man. Probably shortly
after finishing his time
in the army.
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Leo Tolstoy portrait.
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