War And Peace(Illustrated)
    Contains stunning illustrations that bring the epic tale to life.Includes a detailed summary of the novel's key events.Features an insightful biography of the author, Leo Tolstoy.Provides a comprehensive list of characters to help navigate the complex narrative.

War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy is a monumental work of literature that intertwines the lives of a vast array of characters against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars. This illustrated edition brings new depth to Tolstoy's masterpiece, providing readers with vivid visual representations of key moments, enhancing the experience of this intricate and emotionally powerful narrative. Through the interwoven stories of aristocratic families, soldiers, and peasants, Tolstoy explores themes of love, honor, betrayal, and the inexorable march of history. This edition not only delves into the grand sweep of Russian society but also captures the intimate struggles of its richly developed characters. Alongside a concise summary, a thoughtful biography of Tolstoy, and a detailed list of the novel's characters, this edition serves as both a literary journey and a visual feast, offering a deeper understanding of one of the greatest novels ever written.

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War And Peace(Illustrated)
    Contains stunning illustrations that bring the epic tale to life.Includes a detailed summary of the novel's key events.Features an insightful biography of the author, Leo Tolstoy.Provides a comprehensive list of characters to help navigate the complex narrative.

War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy is a monumental work of literature that intertwines the lives of a vast array of characters against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars. This illustrated edition brings new depth to Tolstoy's masterpiece, providing readers with vivid visual representations of key moments, enhancing the experience of this intricate and emotionally powerful narrative. Through the interwoven stories of aristocratic families, soldiers, and peasants, Tolstoy explores themes of love, honor, betrayal, and the inexorable march of history. This edition not only delves into the grand sweep of Russian society but also captures the intimate struggles of its richly developed characters. Alongside a concise summary, a thoughtful biography of Tolstoy, and a detailed list of the novel's characters, this edition serves as both a literary journey and a visual feast, offering a deeper understanding of one of the greatest novels ever written.

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War And Peace(Illustrated)

War And Peace(Illustrated)

War And Peace(Illustrated)

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    Contains stunning illustrations that bring the epic tale to life.Includes a detailed summary of the novel's key events.Features an insightful biography of the author, Leo Tolstoy.Provides a comprehensive list of characters to help navigate the complex narrative.

War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy is a monumental work of literature that intertwines the lives of a vast array of characters against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars. This illustrated edition brings new depth to Tolstoy's masterpiece, providing readers with vivid visual representations of key moments, enhancing the experience of this intricate and emotionally powerful narrative. Through the interwoven stories of aristocratic families, soldiers, and peasants, Tolstoy explores themes of love, honor, betrayal, and the inexorable march of history. This edition not only delves into the grand sweep of Russian society but also captures the intimate struggles of its richly developed characters. Alongside a concise summary, a thoughtful biography of Tolstoy, and a detailed list of the novel's characters, this edition serves as both a literary journey and a visual feast, offering a deeper understanding of one of the greatest novels ever written.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9783836189620
Publisher: Micheal Smith
Publication date: 08/27/2024
Pages: 1042
Product dimensions: 8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 2.05(d)

About the Author

About The Author

A Russian author of novels, short stories, plays, and philosophical essays, Count Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) was born into an aristocratic family and is best known for the epic books War and Peace and Anna Karenina, regarded as two of the greatest works of Russian literature. After serving in the Crimean War, Tolstoy retired to his estate and devoted himself to writing, farming, and raising his large family. His novels and outspoken social polemics brought him world-wide fame.

Date of Birth:

September 9, 1828

Date of Death:

November 20, 1910

Place of Birth:

Tula Province, Russia

Place of Death:

Astapovo, Russia

Education:

Privately educated by French and German tutors; attended the University of Kazan, 1844-47
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