A transliteration of the Russian surname Толстой (Tolstoj).
Used in a Sentence
tolstoy
Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for tolstoy.
Editorial note
That's not consistent with what Tolstoy said (or at least what the author says of what Tolstoy said -- I haven't actually read Tolstoy).
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Quick take
A transliteration of the Russian surname Толстой (Tolstoj).
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Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for tolstoy.
noun
A transliteration of the Russian surname Толстой (Tolstoj).
Example sentences
That's not consistent with what Tolstoy said (or at least what the author says of what Tolstoy said -- I haven't actually read Tolstoy).
Yes, anybody who sees Tolstoy as some saint ought to read Troyat's excellent biography of him.
Well, you stated the obvious difference: one set of novels is Western and Tolstoy is not.
I also read Tolstoy 'almost by accident' about 1 month ago and now see references to him everywhere.
What sets Tolstoy apart is the unmatched description of the human psyche.
Almost by accident I started reading 'The kingdom of God is within you' by Tolstoy a couple of months ago.
Everyone reading Tolstoy might fall asleep in boredom and share a dream?
I, personally, agree with many of these criticisms, so I don't consider Tolstoy the best teacher and inspirer of that matter.
This seems like a recipe for disaster, but it worked for Gandhi and the other thing Tolstoy advocates is not supporting any entity that does violence.
I haven't read Pinker's book, but I've read Tolstoy recently.
I still think it's interesting, given how popular / famous Tolstoy is, and I'll probably read some of his stuff just to be able to talk about it.
I haven't read anything by Tolstoy before.
Quote examples
If novellas are permitted (and somebody else included one), the "Hadji Murad" by Tolstoy has to be on the list.
See: Tolstoy's "How Much Land Does A Man Need?"
Many have been noticing that Tolstoy is kind of a "poser" and often his words contradict his actions, aren't honest — quite often nothing more than beautiful words, actually.
The author says that Tolstoy "advocates for a return to our most natural, basic state, which is the law of love." [Emphasis added.] Mankind can't return to this state because mankind has never been in this state.
Proper noun examples
What is Tolstoy's method of protecting the weak from the strong without some analogue of police?
Tolstoy reinterprets the New Testament and what he finds is as relevant to our times as they were to his.
Tolstoy was a great novelist and a powerful personality, but a vain and hypocritical man.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use tolstoy in a sentence?
That's not consistent with what Tolstoy said (or at least what the author says of what Tolstoy said -- I haven't actually read Tolstoy).
What does tolstoy mean?
A transliteration of the Russian surname Толстой (Tolstoj).
What part of speech is tolstoy?
tolstoy is commonly used as noun.