"War and Peace" by Leo Tolstoy is a sweeping novel set in early 19th-century Russia during the Napoleonic Wars, telling the intertwined stories of aristocratic families navigating love, ambition, and societal expectations amidst political conflict. The story begins at a high-society gathering hosted by Anna Pavlovna in 1805, where nobles like Prince Vasili Kuragin discuss politics and personal matters, highlighting the era's blend of intrigue and anxiety about the looming war with Napoleon. Through these characters and their interactions, the novel sets the stage to explore the profound impact of historical events on individual lives and relationships.
War and Peace
By Leo Tolstoy
Amidst war and social upheaval, Russian aristocrats grapple with love, power, and their place in history.
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About the AuthorCount Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy, usually referred to in English as Leo Tolstoy, was a Russian writer. He is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential authors of all time. He received nominations for the Nobel Prize in Literature every year from 1902 to 1906 and for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1901, 1902, and 1909.
Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy, usually referred to in English as Leo Tolstoy, was a Russian writer. He is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential authors of all time. He received nominations for the Nobel Prize in Literature every year from 1902 to 1906 and for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1901, 1902, and 1909.
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