The author is a famous researcher of the personality and religious creativity of Leo Tolstoy. In his new book, he makes a unique attempt to look from a metaphysical point of view at the life path of the great writer, examining in detail his innermost speculations about the essence of love. The last part of the book examines the personality of Maria Alexandrovna Schmidt, who, according to the author, is the central figure in the metaphysical biography of Leo Tolstoy. The work is distinguished by harmony and freshness of thought, diversity of ideas and original approaches. The book is of interest to literary scholars, philosophers, teachers and students.