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War and Peace Book 5

Author
Leo Tolstoy
Read by
Eloise Fairfax
Language
English
Length
3 hours 15 minutes
ISBN
9781802563085
Published
6 February 2025
Imprint
Sovereign
  • societal reconstruction
  • human relationships
  • personal growth
  • family dynamics
  • ethical dilemmas
  • wisdom pursuit
  • harmony sought
  • everyday life resumption
  • post-war complexities
  • transformation exploration

Description

In Book 5 of War and Peace, the looming threat of Napoleon’s invasion casts a shadow over Russia. Pierre Bezukhov, struggling with his newfound wealth and identity, becomes entangled in societal intrigues and a disastrous marriage to Helene Kuragin. Prince Andrei Bolkonsky, disillusioned with love after Natasha’s betrayal, seeks redemption through military service, rejoining the army as war approaches. The Rostov family faces financial strain and personal challenges, yet their spirit remains unbroken. Tolstoy contrasts grand historical events with intimate human struggles, exploring themes of fate, honor, and the search for meaning. As tensions escalate, characters grapple with their roles in an unfolding destiny.

Author

Leo Tolstoy (1828–1910) was born to a titled family at Yasnaya Polyana, served in the Crimean War, and wrote the two novels that made Russian fiction a world event: War and Peace and Anna Karenina. The first holds a nation at war and at home; the second holds a marriage until it breaks. Later he turned from the worldly novel toward essays and moral tales, arguing with church, property, and his own fame. One hundred and six titles here.