War and Peace (Penguin Clothbound Classics)
von Leo Tolstoy
A stunning clothbound Hardcover Classics edition of Tolstoy’s great novel, one of the undisputed masterpieces of world literature. Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American ReadAt a glittering society party in St. Petersburg in 1805, conversations are dominated by the prospect of war. Terror swiftly engulfs the country as Napoleon’s army marches on Russia, and the lives of three young people are changed forever. The stories of quixotic Pierre, cynical Andrey, and impetuous Natasha interweave with a huge cast, from aristocrats and peasants, to soldiers and Napoleon himself. In War and Peace, Tolstoy entwines grand themes—conflict and love, birth and death, free will and fate—with unforgettable scenes of nineteenth-century Russia, to create a magnificent epic of human life in all its imperfection and grandeur.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
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War and Peace (Penguin Clothbound Classics)
von Leo Tolstoy
A stunning clothbound Hardcover Classics edition of Tolstoy’s great novel, one of the undisputed masterpieces of world literature. Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American ReadAt a glittering society party in St. Petersburg in 1805, conversations are dominated by the prospect of war. Terror swiftly engulfs the country as Napoleon’s army marches on Russia, and the lives of three young people are changed forever. The stories of quixotic Pierre, cynical Andrey, and impetuous Natasha interweave with a huge cast, from aristocrats and peasants, to soldiers and Napoleon himself. In War and Peace, Tolstoy entwines grand themes—conflict and love, birth and death, free will and fate—with unforgettable scenes of nineteenth-century Russia, to create a magnificent epic of human life in all its imperfection and grandeur.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
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Rezension von LucyFor days, I have struggled to organise my thoughts, as War and Peace has evoked so many impressions and emotions within me. It is almost impossible to find the right words to describe a work like this. It has changed me – but this change is not yet fully tangible. Tolstoy has written not only an epic story about war, love, and the course of history, but has captured life itself. What overwhelms me most is the depth with which the author illuminates human existence. The great historical events stand alongside the smallest, everyday moments – both are of equal significance. Life is not just made up of battles or political decisions, but also of inner struggles, conversations, and quiet thoughts on lonely nights. Pierre, who searches for the meaning of life, Andrei, who is torn between ambition and the desire for peace, and Natasha, who evolves from a naive girl into a mature woman, have deeply moved me. All three characters showcase the author’s mastery in depicting human souls. This novel is extraordinary for several reasons. It raises fundamental questions about life, fate, and free will. The author makes it clear that not only great generals, but also chance events influence the course of history. Every character – whether major or minor – is vividly drawn and undergoes profound inner transformations. The historical events of the 1812 war are described with great attention to detail, and the atmosphere of the era is palpable. The structure of the novel uniquely combines family history, historical chronicle, and philosophical reflections. Tolstoy’s clear and meaningful language conveys both emotion and realism. In conclusion: War and Peace is not just a work about war, but a thorough exploration of human life, history, and philosophy. This is why this literature remains relevant today. Perhaps this epic cannot truly be reviewed. It is not a work that one simply reads and then forgets. It lingers in the mind, touches the emotions, and changes the way one sees the world. I cannot precisely name the traces it has left in me – but I know they are there.