Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy
Russian poet and playwright
Born
September 5th, 1817
208 years ago
Died
October 10th, 1875
149 years ago — 58 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Russia
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Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy contributed significantly to Russian literature as a poet, author, and playwright. His works encompassed a range of genres, including poetry, novels, and plays. Tolstoy's notable works include the narrative poem 'The Devil' and the historical novel 'Prince Serebryany' which reflected themes of Russian folklore and history. His literary style combined romanticism with realism, allowing for deep explorations of character and emotion. Tolstoy was also a member of the Imperial Academy of Arts and participated actively in the literary community of his time.
Wrote the narrative poem 'The Devil'
Authored the historical novel 'Prince Serebryany'
Contributed to the genre of Russian drama
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