War and Peace is a novel by Leo Tolstoy that was first published in 1869. The novel tells the story of the French invasion of Russia and the subsequent War of 1812 from the perspectives of five Russian aristocratic families. War and Peace is not only a historical novel, but also a philosophical study of … Read more
War and Peace, by Leo Tolstoy, is a novel about the Napoleonic War and its aftermath. The novel tells the story of five families in Russia during the war, and how their lives are affected by it. War and Peace is considered one of the greatest novels ever written, and has been praised for its … Read more
The Anna Karenina of Leo Tolstoy’s classic novel is an intriguing, complex character. Despite her adultery and death, she often draws more sympathy from readers than Anna’s lover-husband Vronsky does. But Anna’s lover Constantine Dmitrich Levin also ranks among one of the most interesting characters in literature. The reason for Anna being drawn more sympathetically … Read more
Leo Tolstoy was born in Russia to an aristocratic family at a large estate known as Yasnaya Polyana. Nobility in his blood, Tolstoy grew up with unlimited resources. He knew of what it was like to have an over indulgence of unnecessary luxuries. This background is what made him perfectly fit to write a novel … Read more