Leo Tolstoy

Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy, or Leo Tolstoy as he is commonly known, is an acclaimed writer, respected moralist, and influential social activist that needs no introduction. He is widely regarded as the most significant literary figure in Russian history, renowned for producing some of the most remarkable literary works, such as “A Confession.”

Considered one of the greatest authors of all time, Tolstoy’s novels are known for their mastery of realistic fiction and remain some of the most celebrated literary creations to this day. His ideas on nonviolent resistance have had a profound impact on pivotal 20th-century figures such as Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr.