War And Peace

Name: War And Peace
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
SKU: 9780140447934
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By Leo Tolstoy

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Summary

War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy is a sweeping narrative that explores the lives of five aristocratic families during the Napoleonic Wars in early 19th-century Russia. The novel delves into themes of love, fate, identity, and the tumultuous nature of history, offering a rich tapestry of personal and political struggles amidst the backdrop of war. Tolstoy intricately weaves the stories of his characters with philosophical reflections on the unpredictability of human action and the meaning of life.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This epic novel may appeal to you if you're fascinated by a blend of historical detail and rich character exploration. It delves into themes of love, power, and morality against the backdrop of Napoleonic wars, offering a profound meditation on life and destiny through the interwoven stories of Russian aristocracy.

War And Peace

At a glittering society party in St Petersburg in 1805, conversations are dominated by the prospect of war. In this book, the author entwines grand themes - conflict and love, birth and death, free will and faith - with unforgettable scenes of nineteenth-century Russia, to create a magnificent epic of human life in its imperfection and grandeur.

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The acclaimed new translation of Tolstoy's masterpiece, for the first time in Black Classics after the successful hardback and Red Classics editions—10,000+ hardbacks and, by the time of Black Classics, 20,000+ of Red Classics sold.

At a glittering society party in St Petersburg in 1805, conversations are dominated by the prospect of war. Terror swiftly engulfs the country as Napoleon's army marches on Russia, and the lives of three young people are changed forever. The stories of quixotic Pierre, cynical Andrey, and impetuous Natasha interweave with a huge cast, from aristocrats and peasants to soldiers and Napoleon himself.

In War and Peace (1868-9), Tolstoy entwines grand themes—conflict and love, birth and death, free will and fate—with unforgettable scenes of nineteenth-century Russia, to create a magnificent epic of human life in all its imperfection and grandeur.

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Virginia Woolf regards the author of War and Peace as one of the greatest novelists, suggesting that Tolstoy's work reaches unparalleled heights in literature.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140447934

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 September 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Translated by Anthony Briggs
Afterword by Orlando Figes
Translated by Anthony Briggs

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 60.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 972g

Pages: 1440

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About the Author

Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) was born in Tula province and was educated privately and at Kazan University. In 1851 he went to the Caucasus, joined an artillery regiment & began his literary career. After marrying in 1862, he began writing War and Peace, which was finished in 1869. His second great work, Anna Karenina, was finished in 1876. Professor Tony Briggs is former Professor of Russian at the University of Birmingham, and is the author of six books on Russian literature. Professor Tony Briggs is former Professor of Russian at the University of Birmingham, has translated widely from the Russian, especially Pushkin, and is the author of several critical books on Russian literature. Orlando Figes is Professor of History at Birkbeck and the author of A People's Tragedy- The Russian Revolution, 1891-1924, which was awarded the Wolfson Prize for History and, most recently, Natasha's Dance- A Cultural History of Russia.