Boyhood

Historical Context and Significance

«Boyhood» by Leo Tolstoy is the second part of an autobiographical trilogy, which also includes «Childhood» and «Youth». This book continues the exploration of a young man's inner world, his moral and spiritual development. Tolstoy masterfully conveys the psychological nuances of growing up, making the work an important contribution to 19th-century Russian literature. «Boyhood» significantly influenced the development of the psychological novel and autobiographical prose genres, as well as subsequent writers exploring themes of maturation and self-identity.