“The Soul of Tolstoy” is a biographical story by the Russian writer and associate of L. N. Tolstoy, Ivan Fedorovich Nazhivin (1874–1940). Closely acquainted with the great writer, Nazhivin talks about attempts to compile a biography of the genius of Russian literature, without resorting to excessive pathos and pompous expressions. For the author, as a supporter of the ethical views of L. N. Tolstoy, it is unacceptable to speak about the classics in abstract tones - his creative path must be shown truthfully, with the ups and downs that make up life...