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100 1 _aTolstoy, Leo, graf,
_d1828-1910
245 1 0 _aBoyhood
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boyhood_(novel)
500 _aRelease date is 2006-03-22
508 _aMartin Adamson and David Widger
520 _a"Boyhood" by Leo Tolstoy is a semi-autobiographical novel written during the late 19th century. The story chronicles the formative years of a young boy named Nikolai, exploring his journey from childhood to adolescence and the experiences that shape his understanding of life, family, and society. The opening of "Boyhood" introduces readers to Nikolai as he embarks on a journey from his family estate to Moscow, revealing the poignant aftermath of his mother's death. As the family travels in their carriages, Nikolai's reflections oscillate between his feelings of melancholy over their loss and the excitement of new experiences ahead. Vivid descriptions of the landscape and the bustling life around him paint a nostalgic picture of childhood wonder and the bittersweet nature of growing up. His relationship with his brother Woloda, his emerging friendships, and the varying dynamics with the girls they encounter hint at the complexities of adolescence that will unfold throughout the narrative. The opening sets the stage for a deep exploration of transformative moments in Nikolai's life, capturing both the joy and turmoil of boyhood. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAutobiographical fiction
653 _aRussia -- Social life and customs -- 1533-1917 -- Fiction
653 _aTolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828-1910 -- Childhood and youth -- Fiction
653 _aRussia -- History -- 1801-1917 -- Fiction
700 1 _aHogarth, C. J.
_q(Charles James),
_d1869-1942
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2450
999 _c44531
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