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- Author: Leo Tolstoy
- Genre: Historical War and Romance
- Publication Date: 1865 to 1869
- Publisher: Russkii Vestnik
- Pages: 1408
- ISBN 9780143039990
- Adaptations: Movie, Opera, Play
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War and Peace is a novel by Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy. Alongside Anna Karenina, it is often considered to be one of the greatest novels of all time.
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Plot Synopsis
War and Peace is a story that revolves around the lives of six characters who live in Russia during the Napoleonic War.Critical Reception
- "Often called the greatest novel ever written, War and Peace is at once an epic of the Napoleonic Wars, a philosophical study, and a celebration of the Russian spirit. Tolstoy’s genius is seen clearly in the multitude of characters in this massive chronicle—all of them fully realized and equally memorable." - Penguin Group
- "War and peace is a literary challenge that all avid readers should conquer. The Mt Everest of novels, epic in scale, infinite in its implications." - Amazon.com user review
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War and Peace Questions
Can globalization guarantee peace? 3 AnswersNO, coz we have different religions, cultures and beliefs... and the world full of ambitious people wanting to rule over others so we have big problem in politi... read more
What were the Pre-Columbian Cahokia wars? 2 AnswersThe Cahokia were a warlike people, but out of necessity rather than malice. The expansion from their earthworked city was needed for resources to supply the peo... read more
Peloponnesian War - some facts? 1 AnswerHere are a few quick facts to help you with your report: 1. The war began on 4 April 431 B.C. with a Theban attempt to surprise Plataea, Athens' ally and outpo... read more
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War and Peace Author Information
- Mahalo's Guide to Leo Tolstoy
- Wikipedia: Leo Tolstoy
- Books and Writers: Leo Tolstoy Biography
- The Literature Network: Leo Tolstoy Biography
- Barnes & Noble: Meet the Writer: Leo Tolstoy
- knowledgerush: Leo Tolstoy Biography
War and Peace Adaptations
- The following links are from IMDb which has pop-ups
- 1956: War and Peace
- 1972: War and Peace
- 1991: War and Peace
- 2007: War and Peace
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Starting to get a little bummed out by all the books that are not War & Peace, and that, as a result, I'm not reading right now.
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@comeagainjen 'There is a time for everything.. a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace' - Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
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Damn, lamb is a tasty meat. Also, picked up "The Plague" and "War and Peace" today.
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21 Guns is all about Peace Guys soo Make Love and Peace Not War!! xD
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i love the peace and i love the war
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