War and Peace (Deluxe Hardbound Edition) - by Leo Tolstoy (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

War and Peace is a literary masterpiece by Leo Tolstoy that explores the lives of several aristocratic families during the Napoleonic Wars. This deluxe hardbound edition features a beautifully designed cover and showcases the novel's intricate plot and complex characters. A must-have for collectors of classic literature and fans of historical fiction.

The Grandeur of War, The Quiet of Peace.

• Features profound philosophical and existential reflections on life, death, fate, and the meaning of existence.
• Offers timeless themes and insights into the complexities of human relationships and the impact of war on individuals and society.
• Provides insights into the deep exploration of human psychology and social dynamics.
• An epic tale that encompasses war, love, and politics.
• Comes in a deluxe hardbound edition with a beautifully designed cover.

About the Author

"Born in Russia in 1828, Leo Tolstoy grew up to become a novelist, short story writer, essayist, playwright, and philosopher. A master of realistic fiction, he had little interest in academics when he was young. In 1851 he enlisted himself in the Russian army and served in the Crimean War (1854-1856). He records this experience in Sevastopol Stories (1855). Tolstoy produced an autobiographical novel, Childhood (1852), followed by Boyhood (1854) and Youth (1857) which earned him literary acclaim. War and Peace (1865-1869) and Anna Karenina (1875-1877) remain two of his greatest novels. In his short autobiographical story, A Confession (1882), Tolstoy reflects on his mid-life existential crisis. The Death of Ivan Ilyich (1886) and What Is It To Be Done led to his excommunication from the Russian Orthodox Church in 1901 for a radical anarcho-pacifist Christian philosophy. The Kingdom of God Is Within You expresses his ideas on non-violent resistance. In the last few days of his life, while his health was deteriorating, he separated from his wife and left home. He died of pneumonia at a train station in 1910, at the age of 82."