War and Peace
War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy, published by Random House Publishing Group on July 9, 2002, is a monumental work that spans 1,424 pages. This edition presents an intricate narrative set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, blending elements of fiction and philosophy while celebrating the essence of the Russian spirit. The novel features a vast array of characters, each fully developed and memorable, contributing to a rich exploration of their roles within the historical context.
Readers will find that War and Peace delves deeply into the complexities of human experience and the individual’s relationship to history. The narrative examines themes of war and military conflict, alongside broader reflections on life and society. This edition, written in English, invites readers to engage with Tolstoy’s profound insights, making it a significant addition to the literary canon.
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Introduction by A. N. Wilson • Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read
Often called the greatest novel ever written, War and Peace is at once an epic of the Napoleonic Wars, a philosophical study, and a celebration of the Russian spirit. Tolstoy’s genius is seen clearly in the multitude of characters in this massive chronicle—all of them fully realized and equally memorable. Out of this complex narrative emerges a profound examination of the individual’s place in the historical process, one that makes it clear why Thomas Mann praised Tolstoy for his Homeric powers and placed War and Peace in the same category as the Iliad: “To read him . . . is to find one’ s way home . . . to everything within us that is fundamental and sane.”
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