War and Peace: Abridged Version (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798254557944)

This book presents the classic of world literature in a carefully abridged form. The text has been translated into modern English, while the style, tone, and expression of the original have been largely preserved. For anyone who wants quick access to this extensive classic.
"War and Peace" by Leo N. Tolstoy is a great novel about life in Russia during the Napoleonic Wars. The story takes place between 1805 and 1812 and shows how the war changes the lives of many people. The focus is on four noble families, particularly the Bolkonsky, Rostov, and Vushkov families. During the French invasion under Napoleon, many characters find themselves in mortal danger. There are major battles, particularly at Austerlitz and Borodino. At the same time, the novel depicts peaceful life in the countryside, the concerns of ordinary people, and the transformation of Russian society. Tolstoy describes in detail how war and peace affect people's thoughts and feelings.
The novel is not only a love and family story, but also a political and philosophical reflection. Tolstoy asks: What is power? What is the meaning of life? "War and Peace" is a work about courage, loss, love-and the hope for a better future.

Author: André Graf,Leo Nikolayevich 1828-1910 Tolstoy
ISBN-13: 9798254557944
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 04/01/2026
Pages: 414
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 1.03d