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This elegant hardback edition brings together ' 20 classic short stories by Leo Tolstoy, featuring silver cover embossing and gilded page edges. One of the most accomplished authors in history, Tolstoy has inspired and influenced generations of readers. While celebrated for his famously long novel, War and Peace, Tolstoy is also a master of the short story, as demonstrated by the 20 commanding tales in this collection. Inside you will find 'The Death of Ivan Ilych', 'Three Questions'', 'How Much Land Does a Man Need?' and many more of Tolstoy's finest tales, each demonstrating the raw power and emotion of his narrative genius. This gilded pocket-sized gift edition has real collector's appeal, featuring a facsimile of Tolstoy's signature on the title page, silver gilded page edges and beautifully designed endpapers. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series this book makes wonderful gift or collectible for any lover of classic literature. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.

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Leo Tolstoy was born in 1828 and is considered to be one of the greatest authors of all time. War and Peace was first published in 1869, but Tolstoy also wrote other classics, including Anna Karenina. During trips to Europe, he met and was influenced by Victor Hugo, as well as the anarchist Pierre-Joseph Proudhon. Tolstoy eventually died in 1910 from pneumonia. Aylmer and Louise Maude were married in 1884 at the British vice-consulate in Moscow. The two were friends of Leo Tolstoy and translated many of his works including War and Peace and Anna Karenina, and Aylmer penned the writer's biography The Life of Tolstoy. Aylmer died in 1938, aged 80, and Louise the following year.

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