Family Happiness

Interesting Facts

• «Family Happiness» was written in 1859 when Tolstoy was still a young writer, and this work reflects his thoughts on marriage and family life.
• The main character of the novella, Masha, is largely autobiographical and reflects Tolstoy's personal experiences related to his own relationships and views on love.
• The work explores the theme of the age difference between spouses and how it affects their relationship, which was a relevant topic for Tolstoy, who himself married a woman significantly younger than him.
• In this novella, Tolstoy touches on the theme of a woman's inner world, her quest for happiness and self-realization, which was innovative for the literature of that time.
• «Family Happiness» differs from many other works by Tolstoy in that it lacks large-scale historical events, focusing instead on the personal experiences and inner world of the characters.