Length59h 5m
About this audiobook
"The sole meaning of life is to serve humanity."
Tolstoy's
War and Peace, written in serial format and published between 1865 and 1869, is widely regarded as a masterwork of Russian literature and one of the world's greatest novels.
This epic novel intricately weaves together the lives of several families against the backdrop of Napoleon's invasion of Russia in 1812, and follows Pierre Bezukhov, the illegitimate son of a count who is fighting for his inheritance and yearning for spiritual fulfilment; Prince Andrei Bolkonsky, who leaves his family behind to fight in the war against Napoleon; and Natasha Rostov, the beautiful young daughter of a nobleman, as they navigate love, loss, and their search for meaning in a tumultuous world.
As Napoleon's army invades, Tolstoy follows characters from diverse backgrounds—peasants and nobility, civilians and soldiers—as they struggle with the problems unique to their era, their history, and their culture; and through their experiences, explores the profound complexities of human nature and destiny.
Celebrated for its historical realism and rich character development, its examination of the social and political landscape of the time, and for its profound exploration of the human condition,
War and Peace is an epic war chronicle, a philosophical study, and a celebration of the Russian spirit that continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
Leo Tolstoy (1828–1910) was a Russian novelist, philosopher, and social reformer, widely regarded as one of the greatest writers of all time. He is best known for his epic novels
War and Peace and
Anna Karenina, both celebrated for their intricate character development and profound exploration of moral dilemmas and human nature. In his later years, Tolstoy experienced a spiritual awakening which led him to reject materialism and embrace a life of simplicity, seeking to align his life with his beliefs about non-violence and compassion. Tolstoy's legacy endures not only through his literary masterpieces but also through his profound impact on literature and philosophy.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction
Length59 hrs 5 mins
Narrated byJonathan Keeble
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateApr 20, 2023
LanguageEnglish
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