The Last Station - A Novel of Tolstoy's Final Year (Paperback)

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A "New York Times "Notable Book
As Leo Tolstoy's life draws to a tumultuous close, his tempestuous wife and most cunning disciple are locked in a whirlwind battle for the great man's soul. Torn between his professed doctrine of poverty and chastity and the reality of his enormous wealth and thirteen children, Tolstoy dramatically flees his home, only to fall ill at a tiny nearby rail station. The famous (and famously troubled) writer believes he is dying alone, unaware that over a hundred newspapermen camp outside awaiting hourly reports on his condition.
Jay Parini moves deftly between a colorful cast of characters to create a stunning portrait of one of the world's most treasured authors. Dancing between fact and fiction, The Last Station" "is a brilliant and moving literary performance.

General

Imprint:	Random House
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	November 2009
First published:	November 2009
Authors:	Jay Parini
Dimensions:	203 x 134 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	290
ISBN-13:	978-0-307-38615-1
Categories:	Books > Fiction > General & literary fiction > Modern fiction
LSN:	0-307-38615-5
Barcode:	9780307386151

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