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EPISODE · May 13, 2026 · 2H 27M

Tolstoy: The Wisdoms Of The World's Most Famous Man Before You Sleep

from Grandpa Huxley | Sleep Documentaries · host Grandpa Huxley

The most celebrated writer who ever lived spent the second half of his life desperately trying to become a peasant.  At 82, he walked out of his own house in the middle of a Russian winter night and never came home.  The world watched from a railway platform. He had no idea they were there.   If you like calm reflections on life, you may also like: ⁠Sleep Documentary: The Man Who Wrote Himself Back to Life: Dostoevsky⁠   🌙 If these Sleep Stories help your night, don't forget to follow so the next story can find you when you need it most.   Let me know in the comments where you're listening from, what time it is, and anything you enjoyed about one of our recent episodes!   ⁠Sources doc here⁠⁠ ____ DISCLAIMER ⚠️ This video is for informational & entertainment purposes only. It explores psychological & historical concepts but is not professional advice (legal, medical, or otherwise). ____ #LeoTolstoy #SleepDocumentary #WisdomForSleep #SleepStories #WarAndPeace #HistoricalBiography #BiographyForSleep #historyforsleep #boringhistoryforsleep #FallAsleep #Mindfulness

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