War and Peace (set Volume 1 and 2)
by R
About This Novel
"War and Peace" is one of the representative works of the great Russian realist writer Leo Tolstoy in the 19th century. It is an immortal masterpiece in the history of world literature. Focusing on Napoleon's invasion of Russia in 1812, the writer describes the heroic scenes of the Russian people rising up to fight against the invaders, while also exploring the historical destiny of the aristocracy. The novel revolves around the lives of four aristocratic families including Bolkonsky, and uses the fate of the main members of the four families as the plot clue throughout. It depicts the social fashion of Russia in the 19th century and shows a broad picture of life. This book won Tolstoy the reputation of a world literary giant and was named one of the "100 Great Novels of the World" in 2002.
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