| Author |
Tolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828-1910 |
| Title |
La guerre et la paix, Tome III
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_and_Peace
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"La guerre et la paix, Tome III" by graf Leo Tolstoy is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. This volume continues the sweeping narrative of the Napoleonic Wars, delving into the fateful events surrounding the Battle of Borodino and the French invasion of Moscow, focusing on the complex interplay of historical forces and personal destinies. The characters Pierre Bezukhov and Prince Andrei Bolkonski are central figures as they navigate the turmoil, morality, and the search for meaning in a time of chaos. The opening of this volume sets a dramatic tone for the events leading to the pivotal Battle of Borodino. It begins by recounting the tense atmosphere leading up to the battle, describing the strategic errors and the decisions made by generals on both the Russian and French sides. We see Pierre departing Mojaïsk on the morning of the battle, amidst the chaos of the military preparations, where he encounters soldiers and civilians affected by the war. There is a portrayal of the stark realities of warfare as Pierre reflects on the impending conflict and the likelihood of suffering, while the narrative also touches upon his interactions with military doctors and other officers, deepening the sense of urgency. The perspective shifts to the general atmosphere, foreshadowing the tragic losses that will characterize the battle, and establishing a foundation for the intricate relationship between the personal and historical that defines the rest of the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Historical fiction
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| Subject |
War stories
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| Subject |
Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Campaigns -- Russia -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Russia -- History -- Alexander I, 1801-1825 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Aristocracy (Social class) -- Russia -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
17951 |
| Release Date |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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