War and Peace (Maude translation) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Napoleonic Wars Epic of Russian Aristocracy, Family, History, and Moral AwakeningBy Leo Tolstoy
Length65h 18m
About this audiobook
War and Peace is Tolstoy's vast meditation on history, family, war, and moral awakening, set against Napoleon's invasion of Russia and the shifting fortunes of aristocratic society. In the Maude translation, admired for its clarity and closeness to Tolstoy's idiom, the novel's capacious realism is preserved: intimate domestic scenes, battlefield panoramas, philosophical digressions, and psychological portraiture coexist within a form that both fulfills and challenges the nineteenth-century European novel. Leo Tolstoy, born into the Russian nobility in 1828, drew upon his knowledge of aristocratic life, his military experience in the Caucasus and Crimea, and his lifelong religious and ethical questioning. War and Peace reflects his suspicion of "great man" theories of history and his fascination with the ordinary choices through which individuals seek truth, love, and responsibility amid forces beyond their control. This translation is highly recommended for readers seeking both narrative grandeur and intellectual depth. Those interested in historical fiction, moral philosophy, Russian culture, or the evolution of the modern novel will find in War and Peace not merely a classic to be revered, but a living work of profound human insight.
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 18 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 13, 2012
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Author Biography
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6War and Peace (Maude translation) (pt. 1)
7War and Peace (Maude translation) (pt. 2)
8War and Peace (Maude translation) (pt. 3)
9War and Peace (Maude translation) (pt. 4)
10War and Peace (Maude translation) (pt. 5)
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26War and Peace (Maude translation) (pt. 21)
27War and Peace (Maude translation) (pt. 22)
28War and Peace (Maude translation) (pt. 23)
29War and Peace (Maude translation) (pt. 24)
30War and Peace (Maude translation) (pt. 25)
31War and Peace (Maude translation) (pt. 26)
32Analysis
33Reflection
34Memorable Quotes
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