War and Peace

War and Peace Hardcover – March 15, 2019 by Leo Tolstoy (Author).

'...not a novel, even less is it a poem, and still less a historical chronicle'
- Leo Tolstoy

Striking a balance between philosophical discussion and compelling story-telling, War and Peace transcends the restrictions that Tolstoy perceived in the conventional novel.

Set in Russia during the Napoleonic era, this epic novel follows the fortunes of five aristocratic Russian families over the course of the French invasion. Tolstoy's timeless portrayal of the fates of families set against the backdrop of war is ultimately optimistic and life-affirming, with the educated, but socially awkward Count Pierre Bezukhov often giving voice to Tolstoy's own beliefs.

Weaving together the historical and the personal, this powerful work of Russian literature encompasses the entirety of human existence.

Product details

• Format Hardback | 928 pages
• Dimensions 165 x 239 x 48mm | 1,225g
• Publication date 15 Mar 2019
• Publisher Arcturus Editions
• Publication City/Country London, United Kingdom
• Language English
• ISBN10 1788886526
• ISBN13 9781788886529