War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
Set in the backdrop of the Napoleonic era, the novel presents a panorama of Russian society and its descent into the chaos of war. It follows the interconnected lives of five aristocratic families, their struggles, romances, and personal journeys through the tumultuous period of history. The narrative explores themes of love, war, and the meaning of life, as it weaves together historical events with the personal stories of its characters.
The 15th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1869
- Nationality
- Russian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 1225-1500
- Words
- 587,287
- Original Language
- Russian
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- 5th on Top 50 Books (The Folio Society)
- 5th on The Main Works of Russian literature (Polka Academy)
- 6th on Biblioteca (Argentina)
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- 7th on The Celebrity Reading List (Gardiner Public Library)
- 8th on The 100 Greatest Novels (greatbooksguide.com)
- 8th on 100 Essential Books (Bravo! Magazine)
- 9th on The Greatest Stories Ever Told (The Sydney Morning Herald)
- 11th on The 100 Best Books of the Decade(2000) (Times)
- 16th on Pour une Bibliothèque Idéale (Raymond Queneau)
- 17th on 100 Best Books (Montana State University)
- 20th on The Big Read (BBC)
- 28th on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- 28th on Entertainment Weekly's Top 100 Novels (Entertainment Weekly)
- 30th on The 100 Best Books of World Literature (ABC.es)
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