War and Peace
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4.2 • 510 Ratings
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Publisher Description
An Apple Books Classic edition.
In his monumental novel, Leo Tolstoy uses the sweeping backdrop of Russia’s battle against Napoleon to explore profound and indelible stories of love, survival, and personal reinvention.
Andrei is the pensive, methodical heir to a famed general. Pierre is a count’s uncouth but earnest illegitimate son. And Natasha is the joyful, exuberant young noblewoman who bewitches them both. Through love, war, friendship, and ambition, their worlds become intertwined.
As Pierre searches for purpose and Natasha learns to see the world with clearer eyes, Tolstoy balances the sweep of history with the messy truths of the human heart, guiding his characters through moments of passion, doubt, and discovery. From the devastating scope of a battlefield to the quiet intimacy of two friends in the drawing room, War and Peace glories in the human condition on every level.
Customer Reviews
WHY IS THE REAL BOOK SO BIG?!
Read title.
Worth the effort
Parts of this book flow very fast and others are tedious but it is worth the effort.
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.