Cover of War and Peace Book 6 by Leo Tolstoy Audiobook War and Peace Book 6
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War and Peace Book 6

Author
Leo Tolstoy
Read by
Eloise Fairfax
Language
English
Length
3 hours 14 minutes
ISBN
9781802563092
Published
6 February 2025
Imprint
Sovereign
  • personal growth
  • societal transformation
  • family legacy
  • artistic pursuits
  • resilience
  • introspection
  • community life
  • balance of responsibilities
  • self-discovery
  • evolving landscape

Description

In Book 6 of War and Peace, the Napoleonic Wars intensify as Russia braces for conflict. Pierre Bezukhov, now widowed and burdened by guilt, embarks on a spiritual quest, seeking meaning in Freemasonry. Prince Andrei Bolkonsky, disillusioned with war and life, finds solace in his young son but remains haunted by past failures. Natasha Rostova, recovering from her broken engagement, rediscovers joy through family and nature. The Rostovs’ financial struggles reflect broader societal upheaval. Tolstoy weaves personal introspection with historical inevitability, portraying characters caught between hope and despair. As tensions rise, the stage is set for impending tragedy and transformation.

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.