Resultaten voor auteurs:'leo tolstoy'

1. Leo Tolstoy

War and Peace

Step into the sweeping landscape of 19th-century Russia with Leo Tolstoy's timeless classic, "War and Peace." This monumental work is not just a novel; it's an immersive journey through the lives of unforgettable characters and the turbulent backdrop of war and social change. At its heart, "War and Peace" is a story of love and destiny. Follow the lives of Prince Andrei Bolkonsky, the idealistic Pierre Bezukhov, and the captivating Natasha Rostova as their paths intertwine amidst the chaos of the Napoleonic Wars. Tolstoy delves deep into their inner struggles, desires, and quests for meaning, creating characters who feel as real as the people around you. But this novel is not just about personal dramas; it's a sweeping historical epic that captures the grandeur and brutality of war. Tolstoy's vivid descriptions of battlefields, political intrigues, and the human cost of conflict will keep you on the edge of your seat. More than just a captivating story, "War and Peace" is a profound exploration of the human condition, philosophy, and the eternal quest for purpose. Tolstoy's philosophical insights and reflections on the nature of history will leave you pondering life's deepest questions long after you've turned the last page. "War and Peace" is not just a novel; it's an experience, a masterpiece that has endured for generations. Join the ranks of readers who have been enthralled, inspired, and transformed by Leo Tolstoy's magnum opus. Dive into this literary treasure and discover why it remains an essential classic, cherished by readers around the world.

1. Leo Tolstoy

War And Peace

War and Peace is a vast epic centred on Napoleon's war with Russia. While it expresses Tolstoy's view that history is an inexorable process which man cannot influence, he peoples his great novel with a cast of over five hundred characters.

1. Leo Tolstoy

Death Of Ivan Ilyich & Other Stories

Tolstoy wrote many masterly short stories, and this volume contains four of the longest and best in distinguished translations that have stood the test of time.

1. Leo Tolstoy

War And Peace

1. Leo Tolstoy

How Much Land Does A Man Need?

Offers a pair of short stories about greed, charity, life and death from one of Russia's most influential writers and thinkers.

1. Leo Tolstoy

War And Peace

At a glittering society party in St Petersburg in 1805, conversations are dominated by the prospect of war. Terror swiftly engulfs the country as Napoleon's army marches on Russia, and the lives of three young people are changed forever.