Boyhood is a semi-autobiographical novel written by the acclaimed Russian author Leo Tolstoy. The book tells the story of a young boy named Nikolai Irtenev, who is the protagonist of the novel. The story is set in the 1850s in Russia and follows Nikolai's life from his childhood to his teenage years. The novel is divided into two parts, each of which focuses on different stages of Nikolai's life. The first part of the book covers Nikolai's childhood, where he is shown to be a curious and imaginative child who is deeply affected by the world around him. The second part of the book follows Nikolai as he grows older and becomes more aware of the realities of life. As Nikolai grows older, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with the world around him. He struggles with his own identity and his place in society, leading him to question the values and beliefs of those around him. Throughout the novel, Tolstoy explores themes of identity, morality, and the human condition. He uses Nikolai's experiences to delve into the complexities of human nature and to explore the challenges that people face as they grow and mature. Overall, Boyhood is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique insight into the mind of a young boy as he navigates the complexities of life. Tolstoy's masterful prose and vivid storytelling make this a must-read for anyone interested in Russian literature or coming-of-age stories.From the time of our arrival in Moscow, the change in my conception of objects, of persons, and of my connection with them became increasingly perceptible. When at my first meeting with Grandmamma, I saw her thin, wrinkled face and faded eyes, the mingled respect and fear with which she had hitherto inspired me gave place to compassion, and when, laying her cheek against Lubotshka's head, she sobbed as though she saw before her the corpse of her beloved daughter.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
