Sota ja rauha IV by graf Leo Tolstoy
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About this eBook
| Author | Tolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828-1910 |
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| Translator | Seppänen, Rob. A., 1875-1920 |
| Title | Sota ja rauha IV |
| Note | Reading ease score: 39.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Summary | "Sota ja rauha IV" by graf Leo Tolstoy is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book is part of a much larger narrative that explores complex themes of war, peace, and personal lives set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars. The story delves into the lives of various characters, including aristocrats and soldiers, as they navigate the tumultuous events of this era, focusing on individuals such as Prince Andrei and Pierre Bezukhov. At the start of the novel, the setting is established in the high circles of St. Petersburg, where political intrigues and social gatherings unfold amidst the backdrop of France's looming threat over Russia. Guests at a soirée hosted by Anna Pavlovna discuss both the serious and light-hearted aspects of current events, including the health of Countess Besukhov, swirl around the space, revealing the characters' superficial concerns and the disconnect from the plight facing the Russian populace. The opening chapters effectively set the stage for the intertwining tales of these characters and the larger historical events that will unfold, providing a glimpse into the attitudes and social dynamics of Russian society during a time of great uncertainty. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | War stories |
| Subject | Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Campaigns -- Russia -- Fiction |
| Subject | Russia -- History -- Alexander I, 1801-1825 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Aristocracy (Social class) -- Russia -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 45298 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 48 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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