Cover of War and Peace Book 9 by Leo Tolstoy Audiobook War and Peace Book 9
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War and Peace Book 9

Author
Leo Tolstoy
Read by
Eloise Fairfax
Language
English
Length
3 hours 40 minutes
ISBN
9781802563122
Published
7 February 2025
Imprint
Sovereign
  • historical legacy
  • societal healing
  • intergenerational impact
  • wisdom passing
  • storytelling power
  • record-keeping importance
  • library symbolism
  • community evolution
  • star-filled sky metaphor
  • enduring choices

Description

In Book 9 of War and Peace , the aftermath of Napoleon's retreat from Moscow brings both relief and devastation. Pierre Bezukhov, freed from imprisonment, reflects on his experiences and finds inner peace. Prince Andrei, gravely wounded, reconciles with his past, sharing tender moments with Natasha before passing away. The Rostovs, having survived the chaos, focus on rebuilding their lives. Tolstoy delves into themes of renewal, forgiveness, and the resilience of the human spirit. Amidst personal losses and societal upheaval, characters embrace hope and new beginnings, setting the stage for ultimate redemption 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.