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Sinopsis. "Guerra y Paz" es una espectacular superproducción de BBC que adapta para la televisión la novela homónima de León Tolstói. La historia, ambientada en Rusia durante el reinado de Alejandro I, gira en torno a varias familias y el triángulo amoroso entre Natasha Rostova, Pierre Bezukhov y Andrei Bolkonsky. 98.
Overview. War and Peace, a novel by Leo Tolstoy, was first published in its entirety in 1869. The novel is set in early 19th-century Russia and follows five aristocratic families during the Napoleonic Wars. The narrative delves into themes of war, love, and the search for meaning in life. Tolstoy’s profound insights into human nature, moral ...
24 de feb. de 2009 · War and Peace (Penguin Classics) Paperback – Illustrated, February 24, 2009. by Leo Tolstoy (Author), Anthony Briggs (Translator) 4.6 1,773 ratings. See all formats and editions. Antony's Brigg's acclaimed translation of Tolstoy's great Russian epic. Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read.
Although a large portion of War and Peace focuses on war, which is associated in our minds with clear-headed strategy and sensible reasoning, Tolstoy constantly emphasizes the irrational motives for human behavior in both peace and war. Wisdom is linked not to reason but to an acceptance of how mysterious our actions can be, even to ourselves.
David Campbell, Publisher. “Classics of literature often seem intimidating, especially when they’re long. What’s interesting about them is that often they’re very easy reads, especially once you adjust to the language, which normally takes a few chapters. For me, War and Peace was, literally, a beach read.
Hace 3 días · 1. Why it's SO long. The length of War and Peace is partly explained by the length of time Tolstoy spent planning, writing and polishing it. The earliest draft storylines found in Tolstoy’s ...
War and Peace Summary. In July, 1805, Anna Pavlovna Scherer throws a Petersburg soirée where several members of the nobility—including the Kuragin family, Prince Andrei Bolkonsky, and awkward newcomer Pierre Bezukhov —debate Russia’s looming war with Napoleonic France. Prince Andrei has enlisted in the army because he’s unhappy with ...
