War and Peace

ebook: War and Peace

Sprache - Englisch

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About the eBook

War and Peace 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. It is considered Tolstoy's finest literary achievement, along with his other major prose work Anna Karenina. This complete english version translated by Louise and Aylmer Maude was originally published in 1922. It includes all 15 books + the first and second epilogue. The Maudes are classical translators of Leo Tolstoy who worked directly with the author and gained his personal endorsement. This e-book is carefully crafted and contains a detailed table of contents.


About the Author

Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy, known more commonly as Leo Tolstoy, was a towering figure in Russian literature, born on September 9, 1828, in Tula Province, Russia. His literary career spans numerous decades during which he penned some of the most celebrated works in world literature. Tolstoy's magnum opus, 'War and Peace,' epitomizes his intricate storytelling and deep insight into human nature. Published between 1865 and 1869, this novel intricately weaves individual lives and broader historical events, reflecting Tolstoy's interests in the philosophical issues of war, fate, and history's shaping of human lives. His style, characterized by its moral depth, realistic narration, and psychological complexity, has garnered broad acclaim and a lasting legacy in world literature. Tolstoy's literary method often involved extensive character development and meticulous research to achieve the authenticity that marks his works. Tolstoy wasn't just a novelist; he also wrote essays and plays that echoed his personal philosophical stances. He became an influential moral thinker and, in later life, his ideas on nonviolent resistance had a profound impact on figures such as Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. Leo Tolstoy died on November 20, 1910, but his literary accomplishments continue to echo through time, immortalized by his contributions to literature and to the philosophical discourse surrounding the human condition.

Product Details

Publisher: DigiCat

Genre: Sprache - Englisch

Language: English

Size: 1456 Pages

Filesize: 1.7 MB

ISBN: 8596547001409

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