Leo Tolstoy: A Letter to a Hindu (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Including Correspondences with Gandhi & Letter to Ernest Howard CrosbyBy Leo Tolstoy, M. K. Gandhi
Length3h 47m
About this audiobook
Leo Tolstoy: A Letter to a Hindu brings into sharp focus the moral, religious, and political questions that animated the early twentieth century: empire, violence, spiritual authority, and the ethics of resistance. Centered on Tolstoy's celebrated appeal to India, the volume moves between prophetic argument, epistolary urgency, and philosophical reflection, offering a compact yet resonant meditation on love as a social force. Its significance lies in the way it joins literary eloquence to political conscience, making the letter both a historical document and an enduring work of moral imagination. The encounter between Leo Tolstoy and M. K. Gandhi places this text at a crucial intersection of Russian Christian anarchism, Indian anti-colonial thought, and the emerging philosophy of nonviolent resistance. Tolstoy's late religious writings and Gandhi's developing practice of satyagraha illuminate one another, revealing a shared distrust of coercive power and a common belief in ethical self-transformation. Together, their voices help situate the work within global conversations about liberation, conscience, and modernity. This volume is recommended for readers seeking a concise but profound entry into the intellectual genealogy of nonviolence. It offers students, scholars, and general readers alike a rare opportunity to witness a dialogue across cultures, faiths, and political struggles. Its breadth of insight continues to foster reflection on justice, resistance, and the moral responsibilities of both individuals and nations.
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.
Audiobook details
GenrePolitics and Government, Literary Classics
Length3 hrs 47 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 21, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
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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