Childhood

Bibliographic Details

Title: Childhood
Author: Leo Tolstoy
Pages: 92
ISBN-13: 978-93-6561-527-2
Edition: First Published (2026)
Language: English
Imprint: Aedha Imprints
Price: ₹175

Description

Childhood is the first volume of Leo Tolstoy’s celebrated autobiographical trilogy (Childhood, Boyhood, Youth) and remains a compelling psychological portrait of early life, memory, and moral awakening. In this sensitive and introspective work, Tolstoy explores the experiences that shape a child’s emotional, intellectual, and ethical development.

Narrated through the eyes of a young boy, the novel offers a vivid account of family life, education, friendships, and the quiet inner struggles of growing up. Tolstoy presents childhood not as a simple world of innocence, but as a complex emotional landscape marked by affection, pride, jealousy, wonder, fear, and self-discovery. His keen observation of human behavior and conscience anticipates the depth of his later masterpieces.

What distinguishes Childhood is its psychological realism and lyrical simplicity. The narrative invites readers to reflect on their own early memories while revealing universal truths about human growth. At the same time, it subtly captures the social atmosphere of nineteenth-century Russia, making the work both personal and culturally resonant.

Ideal for students of literature, readers of autobiographical fiction, and admirers of Russian classics, Childhood is short in length yet rich in insight—an enduring exploration of the human soul at its earliest stage of formation.

Key Features

• First part of Leo Tolstoy’s autobiographical trilogy
• Psychological and emotional exploration of early childhood
• Clear, reflective, and accessible prose style
• Themes of innocence, memory, conscience, and growth
• Suitable for academic study and general reading
• A classic of autobiographical and Russian literature

Manufacturer Details

Manufacturer: Doaba Corporation
Imprints: Anubhav Publishers and Distributors; Doaba Publications; Aedha Imprints
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Year: 2026