Tolstoy, Leo
War and Peace (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140447934
- author:
- Tolstoy, Leo
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 1440
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 6.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Classic fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
War and Peace, translated by Antony Briggs, is a sweeping epic that follows the lives of three Russian aristocrats against the backdrop of Napoleon's invasion of Russia. Pierre Bezukhov, Prince Andrei, and Natasha Rostov are at the centre of this vast and intimate portrait of humanity, as they navigate love, loss, and the search for meaning in a world torn apart by war. Through the changing fortunes of its characters, Tolstoy crafts a view of humanity that is both epic and profound. This new English translation, first published in forty years, brings Tolstoy's masterpiece to a new generation of readers. The edition includes an introduction, notes on the translation, maps, and chapter summaries to provide a rich and detailed reading experience. With its vivid characters and masterful storytelling, War and Peace is a novel that continues to define the art of fiction.