Leo Tolstoy

Leo Tolstoy is considered one of the greatest writers of all time. The Russian-born creative penned literature during the 19th and early 20th centuries and is the mind behind “War and Peace,” “Anna Karenina,” and “The Death of Ivan Ilyich.” He was also nominated for two Nobel Peace Prizes in Literature, thanks to his literary creations.

Tolstoy was a famous pacifist, heavily inspired in his beliefs by Christianity. Some critics also consider him a philosophical anarchist. His stories depicted the reality of Russian life while providing insight into human motives. In a way, Tolstoy inspired an entire generation, which included the Indian activist Mahatma Gandhi.