The Devil
Interesting Facts
- The book is based on real events from Leo Tolstoy's life, giving it an autobiographical touch.
- Tolstoy wrote two different endings for this book, reflecting his internal contradictions and thoughts on morality and fate.
- The main character, Yevgeny Irtenyev, struggles with strong passions and moral dilemmas, making his character deep and multi-layered.
- The work raises questions about human nature, sin, and redemption, characteristic of Tolstoy's later works.
- The book was written in 1889 but published only after Tolstoy's death in 1911, due to its candid content.
Date of publication: 30 August 2024
Updated: 14 November 2026
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Genre: Classical literature
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