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28 March 2024

Google Doodle celebrates Leo Tolstoy

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By Joseph George

Today is September 9, the day Apple plans to unveil its new iPhone but Google is marking the day to wish Russian novelist  Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy happy birthday.

Tolstoy was born on this day in 1826 and is known for his literary works with books such as 'War and Peace', 'Anna Karenina' and 'The Death of Ivan Ilyich'.

'War and Peace' first published in 1869 describes in detail events surrounding the French invasion of Russia, and the impact of the Napoleonic era on Tsarist society, as seen through the eyes of five Russian aristocratic families.

The novel has been listed as one of the must reads.

Tolstoy's non violent ideals developed during his later years were a profound influence on leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King.