A LETTER TO A HINDU (A Fascinating View on Love and Non-Violence) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Including Correspondences with Gandhi & Letter to Ernest Howard CrosbyBy Leo Tolstoy, M. K. Gandhi
Length3h 46m
About this audiobook
A Letter to a Hindu gathers a compact yet momentous exchange of ideas on love, moral force, and resistance to empire. Centered on the famous letter advocating non-violence as a spiritual and political principle, the volume ranges from prophetic moral argument to epistolary persuasion and philosophical reflection. Its significance lies in the convergence of ethical universalism, anti-colonial critique, and practical counsel, presenting non-violence not as passivity but as an active, disciplined power. The work brings together Leo Tolstoy, the Russian novelist and religious thinker whose late writings challenged state violence, institutional religion, and coercive modernity, and M. K. Gandhi, whose political practice transformed such ideas into a mass movement for Indian self-rule. Their encounter belongs to the broader history of transnational reform, Christian anarchism, Hindu ethical thought, and the emergence of satyagraha. Together, these voices illuminate how literature, conscience, and politics can reshape historical possibility. This volume is recommended for readers seeking a concise but profound introduction to the intellectual genealogy of non-violent resistance. It offers students, historians, and general readers a rare opportunity to witness a dialogue across cultures and empires, one that continues to inform debates on justice, freedom, and the moral responsibilities of collective action.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
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GenrePhilosophy, Literary Classics
Length3 hrs 46 mins
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Publish dateApr 5, 2016
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1A LETTER TO A HINDU (A Fascinating View on Love and Non-Violence) (Annotated)
11III
2Introduction
12IV
3Author Biography
13V
4Historical Context
14VI
5Synopsis (Selection)
15VII
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6Introduction
16Letter to Ernest Howard Crosby
7Leo Tolstoy: A Short Biography
17Correspondences with Gandhi
8INTRODUCTION
18Analysis
9I
19Reflection
10II
20Memorable Quotes
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