War and Peace
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4.2 • 506 Ratings
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Publisher Description
War and Peace (Pre-reform Russian: Voyna i mir) is a novel by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy, first published in 1869. The work is epic in scale and is regarded as one of the most important works of world literature. [1] [2] [3] It is considered as Tolstoy's finest literary achievement, along with his other major prose work, Anna Karenina (1873–1877).
Customer Reviews
TheHungryGamer?
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WHY IS THE REAL BOOK SO BIG?!
Read title.
YeahSportsRock
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Worth the effort
Parts of this book flow very fast and others are tedious but it is worth the effort.
SMBPSB
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Relatable
I was surprised at how readable and modern this novel proved to
be. The characters and events are so relatable. I especially loved the fine spirit in which Leo Tolstoy conveys these events. Peeking into the life of the Russian aristocracy from 1805-1820 was truly delicious and a gift.