A sweeping classic of love, duty, and changing fortunes in 1812 Russia.
In this volume, a cast of vivid characters confronts social expectations, personal longing, and the looming shadow of war as their lives intertwine with wit and feeling.
From intimate family moments to society’s pressures, this edition centers on Natasha Rostova, her mother, and their circle as they navigate romance, duty, and fate. The narrative shifts between tender, humorous, and tense scenes that reveal the characters’ inner lives and loyalties. Tensions rise as friendships, marriages, and ambitions collide with the realities of a country at war.
Experience the texture of a dynamic era through conversations, social maneuvering, and pivotal decisions that propel the story forward. The book blends personal emotion with the broader currents of history, inviting readers into a world of passion, honor, and consequence.
Ideal for readers who enjoy immersive historical fiction with deeply drawn characters and moral complexity.
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Excerpt from War and Peace, Vol. 2
O God, I wonder whether everything is all right, thought Rostov, stopping for a moment with a sinking heart, and rushing along the vestibule and the familiar warped staircase. The same old door-handle, the spots on which had been the cause of so much anger in the count ess, submitted to the same weak pressure. A tallow candle was burning in the antechamber.
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Excerpt from War and Peace, Vol. 2
Thank God, they are! Thank God, everything is well! They have just had their supper! Let me look at you, Serenity.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book transports readers to 1812 during Napoleon's ill-fated Russian campaign. Follow Pierre, a young aristocrat wrestling with existential questions, as he embarks on a journey of self-discovery amidst the tumult of war and peace. The novel delves into the complexities of human nature, revealing the fragile balance between personal aspirations and historical forces. Through its rich cast of characters and captivating narrative, this book explores profound themes of love, loss, betrayal, and the search for meaning in times of great upheaval. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9780243246281_0
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