Childhood

Leo Tolstoy

In Childhood, Tolstoy offers a sensitive portrayal of the early years of a young boy's life, capturing the innocence, wonder, and confusion of growing up. The novel follows the protagonist's emotional journey as he navigates his relationships with family, peers, and the world around him. Through vivid descriptions and psychological insight, Tolstoy examines the impact of childhood experiences on personal development and the formation of character. The novel is both a reflection on the passage of time and a meditation on the universal experience of childhood, providing readers with a poignant glimpse into the mind of a young boy discovering the world.

Table of contents

• CHILDHOOD
• Leo Tolstoy
• I — THE TUTOR, KARL IVANITCH
• II — MAMMA
• III — PAPA
• IV — LESSONS
• V — THE IDIOT
• VI — PREPARATIONS FOR THE CHASE
• VII — THE HUNT
• VIII — WE PLAY GAMES
• IX — A FIRST ESSAY IN LOVE
• X — THE SORT OF MAN MY FATHER WAS
• XI — IN THE DRAWING-ROOM AND THE STUDY
• XII — GRISHA
• XIII — NATALIA SAVISHNA
• XIV — THE PARTING
• XV — CHILDHOOD
• XVI — VERSE-MAKING
• XVII — THE PRINCESS KORNAKOFF
• XVIII — PRINCE IVAN IVANOVITCH
• XIX — THE IWINS
• XX — PREPARATIONS FOR THE PARTY
• XXI — BEFORE THE MAZURKA
• XXII — THE MAZURKA
• XXIII — AFTER THE MAZURKA
• XXIV — IN BED
• XXV — THE LETTER
• XXVI — WHAT AWAITED US AT THE COUNTRY-HOUSE
• XXVII — GRIEF
• XXVIII — SAD RECOLLECTIONS