Reminiscences of Tolstoy, by His Son

The author's son recollects family life around his father, offering portraits of the children, servants, and household routines; episodes include a weekly letter-box of anonymous compositions, visits from friends and fellow writers, outdoor pursuits, and domestic quarrels and amusements. He also describes efforts to aid famine victims, his father's illness in the Crimea, the death of a daughter, and disputes over the will. The memoir combines anecdote, close observation, and reflective commentary to reveal private habits and relationships within the household.