Family Happiness

The novel "Family Happiness" by Leo Tolstoy narrates the tale of a young girl's initial affection for her late father's friend, who becomes her guardian, leading to their marriage and the early years of their wedded life, encompassing moments of estrangement and discord. "Family Happiness" diverges from Tolstoy's other works in that it solely delves into the private lives of the characters, devoid of connections to a broader societal backdrop. The narrative unfolds in the first person, a rarity in Tolstoy's oeuvre, and is presented from the viewpoint of a young woman.