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/lit/ I picked up this from the library today (this is not my edition, my edition is the Carmichael translation) and I have no previous experience with Tolstoy. Am I in way over my head or is this a good way to begin Tolstoy's works?

>> No.5836807

>>5836702
Tolstoy is not a difficult author by any means. You'll be fine. Just snuggle up and get ready for a long, comfy immersion into the adventures and problems of the Russian aristocracy. Have fun!

>> No.5837925

>>5836702
I'm finishing it, it was my first time into Tolstoy too. I'm enjoying it a lot.

>> No.5837937

>>5836702
I started with Tolstoy with this book, it's a very long book, but very enjoyable, and easy to read.
Maybe you'll need to google some words if there are no footnotes.

>> No.5838025

not OP, but is there a specific translation any of you guys would recommend?

>> No.5838039

>>5836702
I'm halfway through, first time Tolstoy, not hard at all and I find depicted sceneries really atmospheric and the book in whole is very beautiful

>> No.5838054

>>5838025
Haven't read any others but I'm currently reading the Rosemary Edmonds translation and it seems perfectly fine.

>> No.5838061

>>5836702
It is the work that got me into serious literature when I was 16, you should not have any problems with it.

>> No.5838071

I started with this one as well. I was very surprised how simple and easy to read it was. You're in for a treat OP, great book.