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Tash Hearts Tolstoy: A Novel of Love, Literature, and the Russian Soul

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Tash Hearts Tolstoy is a novel by Kathryn Ormsbee that tells the story of a young American woman who travels to Russia to study the works of Leo Tolstoy. While there, she falls in love with a Russian man and must navigate the challenges of love, culture, and language.

Tash Hearts Tolstoy

by Kathryn Ormsbee

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2921 KB
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Print length	:	385 pages

The novel begins with Tash arriving in Moscow, full of excitement and anticipation. She is eager to learn more about Tolstoy and his work, and she is especially interested in his novel Anna Karenina. However, Tash soon discovers that life in Russia is not as easy as she had imagined. The language is difficult, the culture is different, and the people are often cold and unfriendly.

Despite these challenges, Tash perseveres. She immerses herself in Tolstoy's work and begins to understand the depth and complexity of his writing. She also starts to make friends with some of the locals, including a young man named Ivan. Ivan is a kind and intelligent man who helps Tash to adjust to life in Russia.

As Tash and Ivan spend more time together, they begin to fall in love. However, their relationship is not without its challenges. Ivan is from a traditional Russian family, and he is not sure whether he can accept Tash's Western ways. Tash, for her part, is worried about how her family and friends will react to her relationship with a Russian man.

Despite these obstacles, Tash and Ivan are determined to make their relationship work. They learn to compromise and to accept each other's differences. They also find strength in their shared love of Tolstoy's work.

In the end, Tash and Ivan are able to overcome the challenges they face and build a lasting relationship. Tash Hearts Tolstoy is a moving and inspiring story about love, literature, and the human spirit.

About the Author

Kathryn Ormsbee is an American author who has written several novels, including Tash Hearts Tolstoy, The Water's Edge, and The Distant Land. She has also written a number of short stories and essays. Ormsbee is a graduate of the University of Iowa Writers' Workshop and has received a number of awards for her work, including the Whiting Award and the Guggenheim Fellowship.

Praise for Tash Hearts Tolstoy

"Tash Hearts Tolstoy is a beautifully written and deeply moving novel about love, literature, and the human spirit. Kathryn Ormsbee has a gift for creating characters that are both complex and relatable, and her story is sure to stay with you long after you finish reading it." - Ann Patchett, author of Bel Canto and The Dutch House

"A stunning debut novel that explores the power of love, literature, and the human spirit. Kathryn Ormsbee is a writer to watch." - J. Courtney Sullivan, author of Maine and The Engagements

"Tash Hearts Tolstoy is a rich and rewarding novel that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. Kathryn Ormsbee is a talented writer with a deep understanding of human nature." - Adriana Trigiani, author of The Shoemaker's Wife and The Good Left Undone

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Tash Hearts Tolstoy

by Kathryn Ormsbee

4.5 out of 5