Tolstoi and Austen

[cn29 at COLUMBIA.EDU]

Dear Edie,

Having spent a fair amount of time researching Austen in Russia, I  
have found no evidence of Tolstoi having read Jane Austen.  Moreover,  
the main librarian at Yasnaya Polyana has assured me that there is no  
mention of Austen in Tolstoi's writings.  I would be happy to share  
with your friend what I have published on the history of Austen in  
Russia.  Best wishes, Cathy
-- 
Catharine Nepomnyashchy
Ann Whitney Olin Professor and Chair, Slavic Department
Barnard College
212 854-2059


Quoting Edythe Haber <Edythe.Haber at UMB.EDU>:

> A friend of mine (an English professor) asked me whether there is   
> any evidence that Tolstoi read Jane Austen.  I don't know, but if   
> those of you out there who do know could let me know, I'd much   
> appreciate it.
>
> Best,
> Edie Haber
>
>
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