1828–1910 · literature, moral philosophy, pacifism
Leo Tolstoy (1828–1910) was a Russian writer and moral philosopher, widely regarded as one of the greatest authors of all time. After early literary success with works like 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina', he underwent a profound spiritual crisis and dedicated his later life to developing a Christian anarcho-pacifist philosophy, advocating for nonviolence, simplicity, and the rejection of institutional authority.