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Classics · EpicFive Russian families in the age of Napoleon
War and Peace
by Leo Tolstoy
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What it is about
Tolstoy’s huge novel follows the Rostov, Bolkonsky and Bezukhov families through the Napoleonic wars, from 1805 to 1812 and beyond. It combines battle scenes with family life and philosophy.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy classic novels that have stayed in print, with an epic mood and an unhurried pace. It is a demanding read for patient readers.
Themes: War · History · Family
Screen adaptation
War and Peace (1956) · War and Peace (1966–1967) · War & Peace (2016 TV)
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