War and Peace By Leo Tolstoy
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War and Peace

By Leo Tolstoy·War and Peace
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Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace is a historical novel set during the Napoleonic Wars and centered on the lives of Russian aristocratic families between 1805 and 1812. The novel follows interconnected figures including Pierre Bezukhov, Prince Andrei Bolkonsky, and Natasha Rostova as their personal relationships, ambitions, and moral concerns develop alongside the political and military upheavals of the period.

The narrative moves between private households, aristocratic gatherings, battlefields, and military

Author Biography

Leo Tolstoy, a seminal figure in Russian literature, is best known for his epic novels 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina'. His works explore the depth of human experience, social issues, and existential questions, leaving a profound impact on world literature.

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Released: Sep 03, 2026

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