Was Tolstoy a realist or romantic writer?

Answer 1

Tolstoy was a realist. A romantic writer is someone more like Whitman or Wordsworth who focuses on the outside and expressing ones inner self. Tolstoy, like in The Death of Ivan Illyich, provided realistic and practical meaningin his story.

Answer 2

Tolstoy was a realist writer. His works, such as "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina," focus on portraying ordinary life in precise detail, often exploring social issues and the complexities of human relationships with a realistic and objective view.