Dans le premier volet de son roman autobiographique, Tolstoï se penche sur ses jeunes années. Il peint dans un même temps la noblesse russe du XIXe siècle avec les grâces et les disgrâces de l'âge tendre.
Enfance, adolescence, jeunesse Séries
Cette trilogie retrace le parcours captivant d'un jeune homme, de son enfance à son entrée dans l'âge adulte, en passant par l'adolescence. La série explore les profondeurs de la psyché humaine, examinant la formation de l'identité et des valeurs morales dans un environnement complexe. Elle offre un aperçu pénétrant des normes sociales, des relations personnelles et de la quête de sens. C'est un récit intemporel sur le cheminement vers la connaissance de soi et la maturité.
Ordre de lecture recommandé
Boyhood
- 96pages
- 4 heures de lecture
Again two carriages stood at the front door of the house at Petrovskoe. In one of them sat Mimi, the two girls, and their maid, with the bailiff, Jakoff, on the box, while in the other-a britchka-sat Woloda, myself, and our servant Vassili. Papa, who was to follow us to Moscow in a few days, was standing bareheaded on the entrance-steps. He made the sign of the cross at the windows of the carriages, and said: "Christ go with you! Good-bye." Jakoff and our coachman (for we had our own horses) lifted their caps in answer, and also made the sign of the cross. "Amen. God go with us!" The carriages began to roll away, and the birch-trees of the great avenue filed out of sight.
Youth
- 182pages
- 7 heures de lecture
Focusing on the transition from adolescence to adulthood, the novel explores Nikolenka's experiences as he navigates friendship, love, and personal growth while preparing for university. Through his relationship with Dmitri and the emotional challenges he faces, readers witness his awakening to complex feelings and moral revelations. This semi-autobiographical work captures the essence of youth, nostalgia, and the bittersweet nature of memories, showcasing Tolstoy's emerging literary prowess and philosophical depth that would characterize his later masterpieces.