Published to coincide with the centenary of Tolstoy's death,
here is an exciting new edition of one of the great literary works
of world literature. Tolstoy's epic masterpiece captures with
unprecedented immediacy the broad sweep of life during the
Napoleonic wars and the brutal invasion of Russia. Balls and
soirées, the burning of Moscow, the intrigues of statesmen and
generals, scenes of violent battles, the quiet moments of everyday
life--all in a work whose extraordinary imaginative power has never
been surpassed. The Maudes' translation of Tolstoy's epic
masterpiece has long been considered the best English version, and
now for the first time it has been revised to bring it fully into
line with modern approaches to the text. French passages are
restored, Anglicization of Russian names removed, and outmoded
expressions updated. A new introduction by Amy Mandelker considers
the novel's literary and historical context, the nature of the
work, and Tolstoy's artistic and philosophical aims. New, expanded
notes provide historical background and identifications, as well as
insight into Russian life and society.
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