Description
Leo Tolstoy's monumental novel plunges readers into the tumultuous landscape of early 19th-century Russia, weaving together the lives of several aristocratic families against the backdrop of Napoleon's invasion. Through the intertwined destinies of characters like the idealistic Pierre Bezukhov, the vibrant Natasha Rostova, and the introspective Prince Andrei Bolkonsky, the narrative explores profound questions of love, loss, and the search for meaning amidst societal upheaval and the ravages of war. Tolstoy masterfully blends historical sweep with intimate personal drama, examining themes of fate, free will, and the enduring human spirit's capacity for resilience and transformation.
Available Editions
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Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published Aug 7, 2018
828 pages
ISBN: 9781724819055
paperback
Oxford University Press, USA
Published Jan 1, 1998
1396 pages
ISBN: 9780192833983
paperback
Penguin Books
Published Sep 27, 2007
1440 pages
ISBN: 9780140447934
paperback
Alfred A. Knopf
Published Jan 1, 2007
1273 pages
ISBN: 9780307266934
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Details
First Published
1869
Language
eng
Translation
From: rus
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