Evil_Morty_C131 t1_ixhqdpu wrote
I was recommended 2 short stories by Leo Tolstoy and I was amazed by their humanity. Russian literature always seemed intimidating but I found Tolstoy‘s writing to be tragic and beautiful. I’ve been looking for a recommendation and this really intrigues me. Thank you.
camo544 OP t1_ixhupw6 wrote
Hello ! I share your opinion about their humanity. I started with short stories too. I can also recommend you : The Death of Ivan Ilyich / The Devil / In Pursuit of Happiness by the same author. I don't know much other Russian authors, but I liked Notes from Underground by Fyodor Dostoevsky (which is around 300 pages long, but still very short compared to other works such as Crime and Punishment or The Brothers Karamazov and so one).
My next big Russian read will probably be Anna Karenina !
Have a good read :)
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