Quote by A. N. Wilson

Everyone writes in Tolstoy's shadow, whether one feels oneself to be Tolstoyan or not. His influence on the dissident writers of the Soviet Uniton was enormous. Figures like Grossman or Solzhenitsyn, although their language is less elevated, were dominated by a Tolstoyan desire to use fiction to tell the truth of history.

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Summary

The quote highlights the pervasive influence of Leo Tolstoy, positing that all writers, consciously or unconsciously, are shaped by his legacy. In particular, it emphasizes Tolstoy's profound impact on dissident writers during the Soviet era, such as Grossman and Solzhenitsyn. These writers, though employing a less grandiose language, were driven by a Tolstoyan aspiration to employ storytelling to reveal the true essence of historical events. Through this explanation, the quote underscores Tolstoy's enduring significance in literature and his enduring imprint on subsequent generations of writers seeking to convey the profound truth.

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By A. N. Wilson

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