The Journal of Leo Tolstoi (First Volume—1895-1899)

These pages open a private window onto the mind of one of Russia’s most profound thinkers as he moves through the final decade of the 19th century. In his own hand, he records daily observations, questions of faith, and uneasy reckonings with a society still reshaping itself after the abolition of serfdom. The entries blend the mundane with the philosophical, revealing a man wrestling with his role as a landowner, a writer, and a moral seeker.

Listening to his journal offers a vivid portrait of a figure caught between tradition and the stirrings of revolutionary change. He debates the meaning of property, the responsibilities of the privileged, and the spiritual foundations of human relationships, all while confronting his personal doubts about God and the future of his nation. The result is a candid, thought‑provoking chronicle that invites listeners to hear the inner dialogue of a literary giant confronting the challenges of his age.