Artist:
Leo Tolstoy
Released:
1867
Genre:
Historical
Length:
1.400 pages
The great comet of 1811 was a historical event of great relevance to the world of astronomy since this celestial body could get observed with the naked eye for a period of nine months. As with the characters in the novel, the comets move around a central axis. In the case of these large masses, its axis will be the Sun, while the protagonists of War and Peace will move around a philosophical concept as primitive as the meaning of life. In both cases, the bodies will move with an apparently determined course, but not always with the same intensity or with the same brightness.
With this premise, Tolstoy creates a monumental work that traces the course of one of the major historical events of the 19th century. Thus, the reader will follow the future of four families. during the Napoleonic invasions in Russia. From the initial battles of the French army against the combined forces of the Russian and Austrian empires in 1805 to the inhuman outcome of this great European invasion, War and peace offers a perfect combination of a narrative novel, historical text and philosophical essay.
-"We can know only that we know nothing. And that is the highest degree of human wisdom."
Embarking on your reading is undoubtedly a demanding experience, but one that will compensate for each and every one of the hours invested in your reading. Despite its long length, the author’s style is incredibly fluid. Both in the moments of family. entanglements and in the war parts, his prose is simple and addictive, without this influencing its level of complexity or its literary quality. The third book (War and Peace is divided into four books) is usually used as an example to demonstrate the tedium that the work can cause, but nothing could be further from the truth. With patience and interest in the historical period described. Tolstoy offers a hyperrealistic description of the hell that gets experienced in any war act, plagued with epic moments and great existential doubts.
The magnificence of War and Peace lies in its ability to explore the complexities of human nature and the world we live in. The author masterfully intertwines historical events with the lives of his characters, providing insight into the causes and consequences of war and the search for peace. Through this intricate tapestry of stories, the reader is able to gain a deeper understanding of the motivations, desires, and fears that drive individuals and nations. The themes of love, family, death, and spirituality are also explored with great depth, offering a multifaceted view of the human experience.
At its core, War and Peace is a portrayal of the universe from the individual’s point of view, depicting both the absolute freedom and the absolute necessity of human existence. It is a timeless story that is as relevant today as it was when it was first written. The novel speaks to the tired and weary society of our time, offering a glimmer of hope and salvation.
Tolstoy’s writing is unforgettable. The reader is transported to the battlefields of Borodino, the ballrooms of Russia’s high society, and the quier contemplation of Pierre. He demonstrates how war can be created in the most unlikely of places, and peace can be forged in the midst of battle. Each event, no matter how small or insignificant, plays a part in shaping the great universal gear that writes the history of humanity for generations to come.
War and Peace is one of the greatest stories ever told, a masterpiece of literature that should not be missed by any reader seeking to delve into the complexities of human existence and the forces that shape our world.
"There is no greatness where there is not simplicity, goodness, and truth."
