Tolstoy, Leo Nikolayevich

War and Peace (Vintage Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9781400079988
author:: Tolstoy, Leo Nikolayevich
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Random House Inc
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2008
Pages:: 1296
Dimensions:: 23.9 x 15.2 x 4.8 cm
Genre:: Literature - Classics / Criticism
Condition:: New
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Leo Tolstoy's epic novel War and Peace is a masterful exploration of human experience during times of war and social upheaval. Nominated as one of America's best-loved novels, this translation by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky brings Tolstoy's style and cadence to life in a remarkable and accessible way.

The novel centers around the lives of three main characters: Pierre Bezukhov, Prince Andrei Bolkonsky, and Natasha Rostov. As Napoleon's army invades Russia, these individuals from diverse backgrounds navigate the challenges of their era, history, and culture. Through their struggles, Tolstoy creates some of the most moving and human figures in world literature.

This translation is notable for its fidelity to Tolstoy's original work, capturing the essence of his writing style and prose. With Pevear and Volokhonsky at the helm, readers can experience this timeless and thought-provoking novel in a way that feels both authentic and engaging.

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