War and Peace
War and Peace by graf Leo Tolstoy, published by Penguin Books in 1978, is presented here in a Trade Paperback Edition. This novel is set against the backdrop of Napoleon’s invasion of Russia and explores the lives of its central characters, including Pierre Bezukhov, Prince Andrei, and Natasha Rostov, as they navigate personal and historical upheaval. The narrative delves into themes of meaning, suffering, and the human experience, offering a comprehensive view of life during a tumultuous period.
Readers will find that this edition features the first new English translation in forty years, along with an introduction, a note on the translation, a cast of characters, maps, notes on the major battles depicted, and chapter summaries. The book falls within the realms of Continental European fiction and Soviet Union fiction, providing a rich context for understanding the complexities of its characters and their journeys. With a page count of 5, this edition invites readers to engage with Tolstoy’s profound exploration of humanity amidst the chaos of war.
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Set against the sweeping panoply of Napoleon’s invasion of Russia, War and Peace–presented here in the first new English translation in forty years–is often considered the greatest novel ever written. At its center are Pierre Bezukhov, searching for meaning in his life; cynical Prince Andrei, ennobled by wartime suffering; and Natasha Rostov, whose impulsiveness threatens to destroy her happiness. As Tolstoy follows the changing fortunes of his characters, he crafts a view of humanity that is both epic and intimate and that continues to define fiction at its most resplendent. This edition includes an introduction, note on the translation, cast of characters, maps, notes on the major battles depicted, and chapter summaries.
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