Oorlog en vrede

Name: Oorlog en vrede
Rating: 8.92 (947 reviews)
Author: Leo Tolstoy
ISBN: 9789028292086

Language: Dutch
Published in: 2019
Publisher: Uitgeverij Van Oorschot
Pages: 1624
ISBN: 9789028292086

Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace weaves together the stories of five aristocratic Russian families against the backdrop of Napoleon's invasion of Russia in the early 19th century. The narrative spans from 1805 to 1820, immersing readers in both the grand ballrooms of St. Petersburg and Moscow and the brutal realities of battlefields across Europe.

Through the intertwined fates of characters like the searching Pierre Bezukhov, the ambitious Prince Andrei Bolkonsky, and the vibrant Natasha Rostova, the novel explores universal questions of love, loss, free will, and the pursuit of meaning amidst historical upheaval. It offers a panoramic view of society, from emperors and generals to peasants, while delving into the philosophical underpinnings of history and human behavior. This work provides an intricate portrayal of personal transformation and the profound impact of war on individual lives and an entire nation.