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Literary Fiction· Russia

War and Peace

by Leo Tolstoy
Aggregate Editorial Score70/100
★Nobel Prize in Literature
Published 1869696 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace (1869) stands as one of the most significant works of literary fiction of its era. Tolstoy's colossal novel follows five aristocratic families through Napoleon's invasion of Russia, interweaving the intimate details of private life with the sweep of history. The novel's philosophical passages challenge the great-man theory of history in favour of vast impersonal forces. It is universally regarded as one of the supreme achievements of world literature. Themes of war, history, fate run through the work. The book has received recognition from Nobel Prize in Literature 1869.

Book Details

AuthorLeo Tolstoy
Published1869
Country of Origin🇷🇺 Russia
LanguageEnglish
Pages696
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9781400079988
Editorial Score70/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇷🇺 Russia

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Awards & Recognition

Nobel Prize in Literature
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186960
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Leo Tolstoy
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is War and Peace about?

Tolstoy's colossal novel follows five aristocratic families through Napoleon's invasion of Russia, interweaving the intimate details of private life with the sweep of history. The novel's philosophical passages challenge the great-man theory of history in favour of vast impersonal forces. It is universally regarded as one of the supreme achievements of world literature.

Who wrote War and Peace?

War and Peace was written by Leo Tolstoy, from Russia. First published in 1869.

What awards has War and Peace won?

War and Peace has received the following awards and honours: Nobel Prize in Literature 1869.

Is War and Peace worth reading?

War and Peace is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 60/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in war, history, fate.

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What category is War and Peace?

War and Peace is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is War and Peace from?

War and Peace originates from Russia's literary tradition. Explore more books from Russia on our country page.

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