Sorry , mr.TheFal F /////, I got a little carried away. They were the first books I bought from pocketmoney when I was about 15/ 16. Cheep editions of good quality, available to everyone who did not spend their money on candy or french fries.(patates frites)
For less than 3/4 dollar a piece (at that time's value)the whole Russian classic library was to be had.I know I should give Tolstoi one more try for a more just opinion.
Still keep that line of worn out browned-paged pocket books.