Djetinjstvo, dječaštvo, mladost
Translator: Mulić Malik
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- Author: Tolstoj Lav Nikolajevič
- Translator: Mulić Malik
- Publisher: Matica hrvatska
- Availability: Available
- Condition: Very good
- Code: 16113
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Djetinjstvo, dječaštvo, mladost
Tolstoj Lav Nikolajevič
Translator: Mulić Malik
Summary
Leo Nikolayevich Tolstoy: Childhood, Boyhood, Youth
Leo Nikolayevich Tolstoy's autobiographical trilogy that follows the growth of the main character Nikolai (Nikolenyka) Irtenyev. Published between 1852 and 1857, the trilogy represents Tolstoy's literary debut in which he explores the universal experiences of personality formation with deep psychological analysis. The work is divided into three parts corresponding to key stages of development: Childhood (1852): Focuses on Nikolenjka's early childhood on the family estate, her relationship with her parents and teacher Karl Ivanyč, and her first experiences with loss and innocence. Boyhood (1854): Describes the transitional period into adolescence, dealing with social inequalities and internal conflicts that accompany the move to Moscow after the death of his mother. Youth (1857): Follows Nikolenka's life as a student at Moscow University, his search for moral ideals, first loves and complex social relationships. The main character, Nikolai Irtenyev, is portrayed as a sensitive and introspective boy prone to self-analysis. His character is marked by opposites: he is at the same time insecure about his own appearance and ambitious, shy and stubborn. Key themes of the trilogy include: Loss of innocence: The transition from the idyllic world of childhood to the harsh world of adulthood. Moral Self-Improvement: Nikolen'ka's constant pursuit of "moral balance" and perfectionism, reflecting Tolstoy's own philosophy. Social status and identity: Researching the position of a young nobleman in 19th century Russian society. The trilogy is considered a turning point in Russian literature due to the introduction of the "dialectic of the soul" – a detailed description of the changeability of human thoughts and feelings. Although Tolstoy later criticized these works as too sentimental, they brought him instant fame and laid the foundation for his later epics such as War and Peace.
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- Author: Tolstoj Lav Nikolajevič
- Translator: Mulić Malik
- Publisher: Matica hrvatska
- Year of publication:1970
- Place of publication:Zagreb
- Pages:351
- Dimensions:14.5x20 cm
- Script:Latin script
- Condition:Very good
- Binding:Hardcover with dust jacket
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