by Albert

“Albert” Leo Nikolaevich Tolstoy is a deep psychological narrative of the classical Russian literature, which explores the tragedy of a genius artist, unrecognized, rejected by society and losing his gift in evils and madness. At one of the worldly nights, the rich and noble Delesov host hears his incredible, magical game, which affects the most hidden strings of the soul of all the present. Moving with compassion and sincere push to save talent, Delesov takes the musician to himself, tries to surround him with care, heal from alcoholism and return to normal life. However, facing the destroyed mentality, the painful self-love and Albert’s incapacity to live according to the laws of the surviving world, Delesov realizes the complexity and tragicity of attempts to “corre” the true artist. Tolstoy with amazing sensitivity and skill re-creates the inner world of the musician, raising the eternal themes of the nature of art, the boundaries of mercy and the gap between the poetic soul of genius and the cold, pragmatic light. ** About what the book in three words:** Genius, Music, Compassion. **Who to read:** A lovers of classical Russian prose and psychological stories, lovers of works about music, art and complex human fate, as well as everyone who explores the creative heritage of Leo Tolstoy.