A Letter To A Hindu: A Letter to a Hindu: Graf Leo Tolstoy Writes to a Hindu Reader

Graf Leo Tolstoy

Jan 2018 · Prabhat Prakashan

About this ebook

A Letter to a Hindu by Graf Leo Tolstoy: "A Letter to a Hindu" is a thought-provoking essay by the renowned Russian author Leo Tolstoy. In this letter, Tolstoy addresses the Indian nationalist leader Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, also known as Mahatma Gandhi. He discusses non-violence, passive resistance, and the moral and philosophical principles that underlie these movements. Tolstoy's letter offers profound insights into the power of peaceful resistance and its potential to bring about social and political change.

Key Aspects of the Book "A Letter to a Hindu":
Philosophical Discourse: Tolstoy engages in a philosophical dialogue with Gandhi, exploring the principles of non-violence and resistance.
Moral Reflections: The essay delves into the ethical dimensions of political and social movements, challenging conventional ideas of power and change.
Global Influence: Tolstoy's ideas on non-violence and passive resistance have had a profound impact on movements for social justice around the world.

Graf Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) was a Russian novelist and philosopher, best known for his epic novels "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina." His exploration of moral and philosophical themes in his writing extended to his correspondence with figures like Mahatma Gandhi, as seen in "A Letter to a Hindu."

About the author

Graf Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) was a Russian novelist and philosopher, best known for his epic novels "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina." His exploration of moral and philosophical themes in his writing extended to his correspondence with figures like Mahatma Gandhi, as seen in "A Letter to a Hindu."