War And Peace: The Original Unabridged and Complete Edition (A Leo Tolstoy Classics)

by Leo Tolstoy

Overview

"War and Peace" by Leo Tolstoy is an epic novel set during the Napoleonic wars in Russia. It follows various characters whose lives are shaped by the tumultuous period. Tolstoy explores the profound connection between war and peace, blending personal stories with historical events and offering insights into human nature and the futility of conflict. Tolstoy's masterpiece, "War and Peace," examines the complex nature of war and its impact on individuals and society. It vividly portrays the chaos and heroism of battle while delving into the challenges of rebuilding and the quest for lasting peace. Through its diverse characters, the novel invites readers to contemplate the cyclical nature of conflict and the elusive nature of true peace. "War and Peace" by Tolstoy remains a timeless exploration of the human condition amidst war and the longing for peace. It delves into the intricacies of war, the fragility of peace, and the depth of the human experience. With its sprawling narrative and rich character development, the novel highlights the eternal struggle between war and peace on personal and societal levels.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781916700161
Publisher:	Global Publishers
Publication date:	08/20/2023
Sold by:	De Marque
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	214,279
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

"Born in Russia in 1828, Leo Tolstoy grew up to become a novelist, short story writer, essayist, playwright, and philosopher. A master of realistic fiction, he had little interest in academics when he was young. In 1851 he enlisted himself in the Russian army and served in the Crimean War (1854-1856). He records this experience in Sevastopol Stories (1855). Tolstoy produced an autobiographical novel, Childhood (1852), followed by Boyhood (1854) and Youth (1857) which earned him literary acclaim. War and Peace (1865-1869) and Anna Karenina (1875-1877) remain two of his greatest novels. In his short autobiographical story, A Confession (1882), Tolstoy reflects on his mid-life existential crisis. The Death of Ivan Ilyich (1886) and What Is It To Be Done led to his excommunication from the Russian Orthodox Church in 1901 for a radical anarcho-pacifist Christian philosophy. The Kingdom of God Is Within You expresses his ideas on non-violent resistance. In the last few days of his life, while his health was deteriorating, he separated from his wife and left home. He died of pneumonia at a train station in 1910, at the age of 82."

Date of Birth:

September 9, 1828

Date of Death:

November 20, 1910

Place of Birth:

Tula Province, Russia

Place of Death:

Astapovo, Russia

Education:

Privately educated by French and German tutors; attended the University of Kazan, 1844-47