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
Louise Shanks Maude Books
Louise Maude, an English translator of Leo Tolstoy's works, lived for many years in Russia. As a close friend of the Tolstoy family, she received express authorization in 1902 to write his biography. After relocating to England, she dedicated herself to translating and promoting awareness of Tolstoy's writings. Her efforts significantly contributed to the understanding of his literary legacy in the English-speaking world.
Anna Karenina is one of the loved and memorable heroines of literature. Her overwhelming charm dominates a novel of unparalleled richness and density. This book addresses the very nature of society at various levels - of destiny, death, human relationships and the irreconcilable contradictions of existence.
The Devil and Other Stories
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
This collection of eleven stories spans virtually the whole of Tolstoy's creative life. They deal with journeys of self-discovery and the moral and religious questioning that characterizes Tolstoy's criticism and philosophy. The stories range over much of the Russian world of the nineteenth century and present a fascinating picture of Tolstoy's skill and artistry.
"The Constance Garnett translation has been revised throughout by the editors."