War and peace
- 1376 pages
- 49 hours of reading
This massive chronicle, to which Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) devoted five whole years shortly after his marriage, portrays Russian family life during and after the Napoleonic war.
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 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.
"The Constance Garnett translation has been revised throughout by the editors."