War and Peace (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Russian Realist Epic of Napoleonic War, Aristocratic Families, History, Love, and Moral AwakeningBy Leo graf Tolstoy
Length65h 15m
About this audiobook
War and Peace is Tolstoy's vast meditation on history, society, and moral awakening, set against the Napoleonic invasion of Russia and the intimate dramas of aristocratic families such as the Rostovs, Bolkonskys, and Bezukhovs. Blending realist fiction, philosophical essay, military chronicle, and domestic novel, it challenges heroic accounts of history by emphasizing contingency, collective action, and the inward education of the soul. Its style moves from panoramic battle scenes to minute psychological observation, making it a defining achievement of nineteenth-century realism. Leo graf Tolstoy, born into the Russian nobility in 1828, drew upon his own aristocratic background, military service in the Caucasus and Crimea, and lifelong concern with ethical truth. His experience of war and his skepticism toward official narratives helped shape the novel's distrust of grand historical explanations. Tolstoy's spiritual and intellectual restlessness is already visible here in his probing of freedom, responsibility, love, death, and the search for meaningful life. This book is essential for readers who want not merely a historical epic, but a profound inquiry into how human beings live within time. Patient readers will find an unsurpassed synthesis of narrative richness, philosophical depth, and emotional clarity.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, Historical Fiction
Length65 hrs 15 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 12, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1War and Peace (Annotated)
26CHAPTER II
2Introduction
27CHAPTER VII
3Synopsis
28CHAPTER XII
4Historical Context
29CHAPTER XVII
5Author Biography
30CHAPTER XXII
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6BOOK ONE: 1805
31CHAPTER VII
7CHAPTER VI
32CHAPTER XIII
8CHAPTER XI
33CHAPTER XIX
9CHAPTER XVII
34CHAPTER XXV
10CHAPTER XXII
35CHAPTER V
11CHAPTER XXVI
36CHAPTER VIII
12CHAPTER II
37CHAPTER XII
13CHAPTER V
38CHAPTER IV
14CHAPTER IX
39CHAPTER X
15CHAPTER XIII
40CHAPTER XVI
16CHAPTER XVIII
41CHAPTER XXI
17BOOK THREE: 1805
42CHAPTER IV
18CHAPTER IV
43CHAPTER IX
19CHAPTER VII
44CHAPTER XIII
20CHAPTER X
45CHAPTER XIX
21CHAPTER XIV
46CHAPTER XXIII
22CHAPTER XVIII
47CHAPTER V
23CHAPTER II
48CHAPTER IX
24CHAPTER VII
49CHAPTER XIV
25CHAPTER XII
50CHAPTER XVIII
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