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Yasnaya Polyana |
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Yasnaya Polyana (yä`snīə pəlyä`nə), village, central European Russia, just S of Tula. It was the birthplace and residence of Leo Tolstoy, who is buried at his estate there. The writer's home was looted during German occupation of the village in 1941, but it has since been restored and is a museum and literary shrine. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Bespaloff draws a striking parallel between the Ionian poet and the demiurge of Yasnaya Polyana. |
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