War and Peace - The Unabridged Maude Translation (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Realist Historical Epic of the Napoleonic Invasion, 1812 Moscow, and Russian SocietyBy Leo Tolstoy
Length64h 47m
About this audiobook
War and Peace is Tolstoy's vast historical novel of Russia during the Napoleonic wars, interweaving the destinies of the Rostovs, Bolkonskys, Bezukhovs, and Kuragins with battles, salons, marriages, spiritual crises, and philosophical meditations on history. In the unabridged Maude translation, prized for its fidelity and clarity, Tolstoy's supple realism, panoramic structure, and moral seriousness are preserved without reducing the book's remarkable breadth. The novel stands at the summit of nineteenth-century realism while also challenging the conventions of epic, family chronicle, and historical fiction. Leo Tolstoy, born into the Russian aristocracy in 1828, drew upon his knowledge of noble society, his military experience in the Caucasus and Crimea, and his lifelong search for ethical truth. His fascination with freedom, necessity, suffering, and moral awakening shaped a work that rejects simplistic hero-worship and instead locates history in countless human choices. This edition is recommended to readers seeking not merely a classic, but an immersive intellectual and emotional world. It rewards patience with unforgettable characters, profound insight, and one of literature's most searching visions of life.
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
Rating★★★★ 4.5 (362.1K)
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GenreLiterary Classics, Historical Fiction
Length64 hrs 47 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 10, 2013
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1War and Peace - The Unabridged Maude Translation (Annotated)
26CHAPTER XXI
2Introduction
27CHAPTER XXII
3Synopsis
28CHAPTER XXIII
4Historical Context
29CHAPTER XXIV
5Author Biography
30CHAPTER XXV
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6BOOK ONE: 1805
31CHAPTER XXVI
7CHAPTER II
32CHAPTER XXVII
8CHAPTER III
33CHAPTER XXVIII
9CHAPTER IV
34BOOK TWO: 1805
10CHAPTER V
35CHAPTER II
11CHAPTER VI
36CHAPTER III
12CHAPTER VII
37CHAPTER IV
13CHAPTER VIII
38CHAPTER V
14CHAPTER IX
39CHAPTER VI
15CHAPTER X
40CHAPTER VII
16CHAPTER XI
41CHAPTER VIII
17CHAPTER XII
42CHAPTER IX
18CHAPTER XIII
43CHAPTER X
19CHAPTER XIV
44CHAPTER XI
20CHAPTER XV
45CHAPTER XII
21CHAPTER XVI
46CHAPTER XIII
22CHAPTER XVII
47CHAPTER XIV
23CHAPTER XVIII
48CHAPTER XV
24CHAPTER XIX
49CHAPTER XVI
25CHAPTER XX
50CHAPTER XVII
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