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War and Peace

By Leo Tolstoy
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War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy is a sweeping epic that intertwines the lives of several aristocratic families in early 19th-century Russia as they navigate love, conflict, and society against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars. It delves deep into the psychological and spiritual dimensions of its characters while examining the effects of war and peace on personal and national destinies. Through its vivid portrayal of Russian society, the novel explores themes of power, fate, and the search for meaning.
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You might enjoy this epic tale if you're captivated by intricate narratives that skillfully weave together themes of love, war, and the human spirit. The novel explores the lives of a rich cast of characters against the tumultuous backdrop of Napoleonic-era Russia. It's rich in historical detail and delves deep into philosophical reflections, offering a profound reading experience.

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War and Peace

'If you've never read it, now is the moment. This translation will show that you don't read War and Peace, you live it' The Times

Tolstoy's enthralling epic depicts Russia's war with Napoleon and its effects on the lives of those caught up in the conflict.

This indispensable new translation is as close to the original as it is possible to get while at the same time being a clear and fluid translation

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This indispensable translation is as close to the original as it is possible to get while at the same time being a clear and fluid translation.

If you've never read it, now is the moment. This translation will show that you don't read War and Peace, you live it - The Times

Tolstoy's enthralling epic depicts Russia's war with Napoleon and its effects on the lives of those caught up in the conflict. He creates some of the most vital and involving characters in literature as he follows the rise and fall of families in St Petersburg and Moscow who are linked by their personal and political relationships. His heroes are the thoughtful yet impulsive Pierre Bezukhov, his ambitious friend, Prince Andrei, and the woman who becomes indispensable to both of them, the enchanting Natasha Rostov.

It is simply the greatest novel ever written. All human life is in it. If I were told there was time to read only a single book, this would be it - Andrew Marr

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The reviews praise this translation of War and Peace for its fidelity to Tolstoy's original work, highlighting it as an unmatched rendition in English. Critics describe it as a masterful, comprehensive novel that captures the breadth of human experience. The narrative is noted for its precision and breadth, earning endorsements as essential reading for any serious library.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099512240

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 August 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by Richard Pevear
  • Translated by Larissa Volokhonsky
  • Translated by Richard Pevear
  • Translated by Larissa Volokhonsky
  • Translated by Richard Pevear
  • Translated by Larissa Volokhonsky

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 60.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 1000g

Pages: 1296

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About the Author

Leo Tolstoy was born in central Russia on 9 September 1828. In 1852 he published his first work, the autobiographical Childhood. He served in the army during the Crimean War and his Sevastopol Sketches (1855-6) are based on his experiences. His two most popular masterpieces are War and Peace (1864-69) and Anna Karenina (1875-8). He died in 20 November 1910.

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