Childhood - Leo Tolstoy

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Childhood, the first novel in Leo Tolstoy’s autobiographical trilogy, invites listeners into the internal world of a young boy named Nikolenka, capturing the complexities of his emotions and experiences. Published when Tolstoy was just twenty-three, this pioneering work blends fact and fiction in a way that was revolutionary for Russian literature, earning immediate recognition from contemporaries like Ivan Turgenev. Its exploration of innocence, growth, and the intricacies of youth resonates profoundly today, reminding us of the universal journey from childhood to adulthood.

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