War and Peace 2
- 736 pages
- 26 hours of reading
One of Penguin Classics's most popular translations- now also in our elegant black spine dress
Aylmer Maude Books
Aylmer Maude and his wife Louise Maude were English translators of Tolstoy's works. Aylmer Maude also authored the biography of his friend Tolstoy; after many years spent in Russia, the Maudes dedicated the rest of their lives in England to translating Tolstoy's writings and promoting public interest in his work. Aylmer Maude was also involved in a number of progressive and idealistic causes during the early 20th century.
Anna Karenina
- 107 pages
- 4 hours of reading
"Anna Karenina" is perhaps the greatest novel of all time. It tells the story of Anna, married to the dull, cold Karenin in 19th century St. Petersburg, Russia. She falls in love with a handsome young soldier, Vronsky. At first Anna is happy, but the story ends in despair, and death. -- from p. 4 of cover.
