War and Peace: Original Version (Hardcover)

War and Peace: Original Version Book Description

The original version of Russias most famous novel, which never made it to publication in Tolstoys lifetime. Undiscovered for more than a century, this edition features subtle differences in the characters, dialogue, and ending.
A sweeping, romantic saga of two noble families and their intertwined destiny, and a panoramic portrait of Russian society at the time of the Napoleonic Wars, Tolstoy's unforgettable masterpiece has inspired love and devotion in its readers for generations.

Now read the original version of Russia's most famous novel, which never made it to publication in Tolstoy's lifetime. Undiscovered for more than a century, this edition--with its subtly different characters, dialogue, and ending--is essential reading for devotees of Tolstoy and new readers alike: it is world-class fiction in its most vivid and vital form.

About the Author :

Leo Nikolayevich Tolstoy has contributed to War and Peace: Original Version as an author. Nikolai Tolstoy is a highly recognized and acclaimed historian and biographer. He was the sole beneficiary of his stepfather's will and is one of the trustees of O'Brian's estate.

Andrew Bromfield has contributed to War and Peace: Original Version as an author. Andrew Bromfield is a founding editor of the Russian literature journal GLAS, and has translated into English works from authors as diverse as Tolstoy, Michael Bulgakov, and, more recently, Sergei Lukyanenko, whose NIGHT WATCH series has sold more than three million copies worldwide.

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•   By ASWIN KUMAR AR 27 Dec 2009
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•   By Kriteesh 03 Jul 2008
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  I purchased this book from infibeam.com and thanks as I received it on time. Fast service. The book (War and Peace) centers on Napoleon’s invasion of Russia in 1812. This is one of the greatest novel by Tolstoy. The story opens in 1805 in Moscow, proclamation of Napoleon as Emperor is the talk of the city. This book gives complete tableau of Russian society from 1805 to 1820 from emperors, ministers, generals to soldiers, officers and citizens. The three principal characters Natasha Rostov, Prince Andrew and Pierre Bezukhov are introduced together with a large group of their friends and relatives. They progress from youthful uncertainties to a mature and developed view towards life. Magnificent and complex interweaving of the characters. Wonderful novel to read and enjoy.

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