Childhood

Interesting Facts

• The book is the first part of an autobiographical trilogy, which also includes "Boyhood" and "Youth."
• The main character, Nikolai Irtenev, largely reflects Leo Tolstoy himself in his childhood.
• The work describes not only the events of the main character's life but also his inner experiences and reflections.
• The book was written in 1852 when Tolstoy was only 23 years old.
• The novel pays much attention to the description of the lifestyle and customs of a 19th-century noble family.
• Tolstoy uses numerous details and nuances to create a vivid and truthful picture of childhood.