Sevastopol Sketches

Book Review

«Sevastopol Sketches» by Leo Tolstoy is a collection of three stories written based on the author's personal experience during the Crimean War. Critics note that Tolstoy masterfully conveys the atmosphere of wartime, showing not only heroism but also the everyday hardships and sufferings of soldiers. The work lacks romanticization of war, making it especially valuable and realistic. Tolstoy uses rich language and detailed descriptions to create vivid and memorable images. Critics also emphasize the author's deep humanism, evident in his empathy for people, regardless of their social status or nationality. «Sevastopol Sketches» is considered an important milestone in the development of Russian literature, foreshadowing many themes and techniques that Tolstoy would develop in his later works.