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Anna Karenina (Wordsworth Classics)by: L.N. Tolstoy October 01, 1995 |
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This is really several character studies interwoven. It is flawless and the language is concise and the use of metaphors exemplarily.
It is not hard to discern why this book is so esteemed, and I would not argue with anyone who put it at the top of their list of favorite novels (for those people who like making lists). It can be enjoyed of so many different levels, both as a romantic story or as a deep philosophical novel about people searching for meaning in life through science and religion and sheer frivolity. >>More Details |
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War and Peace (Classics)by: L.N. Tolstoy May 27, 1982 |
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There are two themes in War and Peace: one is "What is the force that moves nations", in other words what causes historical events to take place, the motivation that drives all humans; and the second is the particular focussing on a small number of families and their circle. The sections of the book that deal with warfare and Napoleon are naturally biased towards the Russian viewpoint, with Tolstoy sarcastically referring to "that genius Napoleon." Rules of warfare and theories of battle are expounded and are (surprisingly to me) engrossing. The statistics of this war are staggering: although Moscow was taken by the French, the French army of 600,000 virtually ceased to exist as they struggled to leave ... Read More: >>More Details |
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War and Peace (Classic fiction)by: L.N. Tolstoy October 01, 1999 |
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There are two themes in War and Peace: one is "What is the force that moves nations", in other words what causes historical events to take place, the motivation that drives all humans; and the second is the particular focussing on a small number of families and their circle. The sections of the book that deal with warfare and Napoleon are naturally biased towards the Russian viewpoint, with Tolstoy sarcastically referring to "that genius Napoleon." Rules of warfare and theories of battle are expounded and are (surprisingly to me) engrossing. The statistics of this war are staggering: although Moscow was taken by the French, the French army of 600,000 virtually ceased to exist as they struggled to leave Russia. ... Read More: >>More Details |
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Family Happiness and Other Stories (Dover Thrift)by: L.N. Tolstoy October 28, 2005 |
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There are two themes in War and Peace: one is "What is the force that moves nations", in other words what causes historical events to take place, the motivation that drives all humans; and the second is the particular focussing on a small number of families and their circle. The sections of the book that deal with warfare and Napoleon are naturally biased towards the Russian viewpoint, with Tolstoy sarcastically referring to "that genius Napoleon." Rules of warfare and theories of battle are expounded and are (surprisingly to me) engrossing. The statistics of this war are staggering: although Moscow was taken by the French, the French army of 600,000 virtually ceased to exist as they struggled to leave Russia. ... Read More: >>More Details |
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The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Other Stories (Wordsworth Classics)by: L.N. Tolstoy December 01, 2004 |
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A very good collection of short stories, worthy as an introduction to Tolstoy for those who aren't ready to tackle War and Peace or Anna Karenina. They have much to say about the human condition, the nature of love and desire, marriage, family relationships and death, and as such have relevance for readers in many countries and cultures.
Family Happiness is probably the least good of the quartet, lacking the passion and drama of the other three stories. It is a study of the changing nature of love in the marriage between a young girl and an older man (though he is only in his late 30s!). The Death of Ivan Ilyich is one I have just read separately, so I did not re-read it in this collection. For the sake of completeness here though: this concerns ... Read More: >>More Details |
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Great Short Works of Leo Tolstoy (Perennial Classics)by: L.N. Tolstoy August 05, 2004 |
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This book is the perfect introduction to Tolstoy's work. The stories are simple yet brilliant and the emotions and sentiments stired up are still relevant today.For someone interested in Tolsoy's work this is the best starting point before embarking on his longer works.
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War and Peace (Wordsworth Classics)by: L.N. Tolstoy July 07, 1993 |
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There are two themes in War and Peace: one is "What is the force that moves nations", in other words what causes historical events to take place, the motivation that drives all humans; and the second is the particular focussing on a small number of families and their circle. The sections of the book that deal with warfare and Napoleon are naturally biased towards the Russian viewpoint, with Tolstoy sarcastically referring to "that genius Napoleon." Rules of warfare and theories of battle are expounded and are (surprisingly to me) engrossing. The statistics of this war are staggering: although Moscow was taken by the French, the French army of 600,000 virtually ceased to exist as they struggled to leave Russia. Tolstoy ... Read More: >>More Details |
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A Confession (Dover Books on Western Philosophy)by: L.N. Tolstoy April 29, 2005 |
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There are some books that have a resonance with your inner sense and this, for me, was one of them. It asked all the questions about the meaning of life that I've ever been tempted to ask, and gave me relief that someone else has thought the same dark, depressing, thoughts that I have. And strangely enough, just the realisation that Tolstoy has been where I have been, gave me inspiration. I requested this book because I'm interested in Wittgenstein and many of his early writings were influenced by Tolstoy and I wanted to see what it was about Tolstoy that had such a profound effect on Wittgenstein. And now I feel I understand and have experienced this effect. It truly is one of the most incredible books I have ever read - but then I am a philosopher with a questioning mind - you may not ... Read More:
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Anna Karenina (Everyman's Library classics)by: L.N. Tolstoy April 23, 1992 |
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Tolstoy's power of translucent description has given a life uncpative of time and space to this classical novel. It exposes the pyramid of the pre-revolutionary Russian society through the story of a mesmerising love affair, stuck in ongoing questioning of the self either as a part of a whole or a selfish periah willing to break off the formalities and hollow principles of the time.
Anna's quest for a more vibrant life otherwise full of overly materialistc delights and bordome of lonliness, brings her across with her ultimate soulmate, her lover - an every bit of a gentleman character, a curageous, popular, much sought after bachelor. Her heart, though, remains equally captive to her son whom she tries to take with her when abandoning her husband - a man of reason and utter ... Read More: >>More Details |
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War and Peace (Collector's Library)by: L.N. Tolstoy October 01, 2004 |
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"Well, Prince, so Genoa and Lucca are now just family estates of the
Buonapartes. But I warn you, if you don't tell me that this means war, if you still try to defend the infamies and horrors perpetrated by that Antichrist--I really believe he is Antichrist--I will have nothing more to do with you and you are no longer my friend, no longer my 'faithful slave,' as you call yourself! But how do you do? I see I have frightened you--sit down and tell me all the news." - Anna Pavlovna in War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy It was 1805 and the novel opens up at a reception given by Anna. With these words she greeted Prince Vasili Kuragin who we learn in the novel is a personage of stature and importance among the St. Petersburg elite. Read More: >>More Details |
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