War and Peace (Easton Press 1981)

War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy - Easton Press 100 Greatest - Collector's Edition.

Hailed as one of the greatest novels of all time and a classic of world literature, War and Peace unfolds in the early nineteenth century during the turbulent years of the Napoleonic invasion of Russia. Tolstoy's epic ranges from stirring depictions of historical events to intimate portraits of family life, moving between public spectacles and private lives to offer a tale of both panoramic scope and closely observed detail.
From the breathless excitement of 16-year-old Natasha Rostov's first ball, to Prince Andrei Bolkonsky's epiphany on the battlefield at Austerlitz, the novel abounds in memorable incidents, particularly those involving Pierre Bezukhov. A seeker after moral and spiritual truths, Pierre and his search for life's deeper meaning stand at the heart of this monumental book. A tale of strivers in a world fraught with conflict, social and political change, and spiritual confusion, Tolstoy's magnificent work continues to entertain, enlighten, and inspire readers around the world.

Item specifics

Seller Notes: “Excellent crisp vintage copy with a sturdy binding, light shelf wear scuff on bottom edge, gilded leather covers & page ends, and unmarked pages.”

Binding: Leather

Publisher: Easton Press

Subject: Literature & Fiction

Modified Item: No

Original/Facsimile: Original

Year Printed: 1981

Language: English

Illustrator: Fritz Eichenburg

Special Attributes: Vintage, Gilded Page Ends, Gilded Leather Covers

Author: Leo Tolstoy

Region: North America

Topic: Classics

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

Character Family: The 100 Greatest Books Ever Written