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War and Peace
- Narrated by: Philippe Duquenoy
- Length: 56 hrs and 45 mins
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Summary
War and Peace is a masterpiece of literature that you won’t want to miss. First published in 1865 by The Russian Messenger, War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy is considered to be one of the longest novels ever written, although Tolstoy himself did not consider this book "a novel". Interspersed between narrative chapters concerning five aristocratic families are several philosophical and historical chapters against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, where Tolstoy weaves a tale of drama with characters that include statesmen and generals of that era, mixing domestic life, balls, and war councils into one epic story.
Tolstoy was born to an aristocratic Russian family in 1828, and is considered to be one of the greatest authors of all time. He is best remembered for his literary works War and Peace, and Anna Karenina and also for his efforts to educate the children of the less fortunate - by sponsoring 13 schools during his lifetime.
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- F M Williams
- 08-01-22
Story spoiled by poor delivery
Wonderful story spoiled by narration that seems at times almost mechanical. At some points its difficult to spot that a different character is speaking due to the way that the narrator is reading the text. There seems to be little inflexion in his voice whilst commas and full stops in the text are just passed over with only the slightest acknowledgement. I’m not asking for dramatisation but expected a better delivery than this.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Vicki In Crete
- 28-09-21
A Must Listen
A very enjoyable listen to a book everyone can enjoy. A universal classic. Kudos to the narrator. An incredibly fine job.
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