The Road to Calvary

Style and Technique

The Road to Calvary by Alexei Tolstoy is an epic work narrating the fates of people against the backdrop of revolutionary events in early 20th-century Russia. The work is characterized by its scale, the breadth of events covered, and the depth of psychological insight. The author employs a realistic style, masterfully recreating the atmosphere of the era. The language of the work is rich, full of artistic details, which helps the reader fully immerse themselves in the described period. Tolstoy uses various literary techniques, including symbolism and irony, for a deeper exploration of themes and ideas. Structurally, The Road to Calvary is divided into three books, each recounting different stages of the revolutionary struggle, with the theme of the civil war running throughout, testing human emotions and relationships.