Tolstoy's 'War And Peace': A Study
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A rigorous work of literary scholarship, this critical study presents a thorough and authoritative examination of Leo Tolstoy's monumental novel War and Peace. R. F. Christian unpacks the epic's vast architecture — its interwoven narratives of war, aristocratic society, and personal destiny set against the backdrop of Napoleonic Russia — with meticulous academic precision. The book argues that Tolstoy's genius lies in his ability to unify philosophical depth with vivid human characterisation, and Christian illustrates this through close textual analysis and historical contextualisation. Written in a measured, scholarly tone, this study details the novel's compositional history, its thematic complexity, and its enduring significance in the canon of world literature. An indispensable companion for students and admirers of Tolstoy alike, it remains one of the most respected critical treatments of War and Peace in the English language.
Author: R. F. Christian
Format: Hardback
Genre: Literary theory
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket visible. Page Condition: Yellowed/aged pages, consistent with an older academic publication. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Appears intact and firm. No stickers or labels visible.
A rigorous work of literary scholarship, this critical study presents a thorough and authoritative examination of Leo Tolstoy's monumental novel War and Peace. R. F. Christian unpacks the epic's vast architecture — its interwoven narratives of war, aristocratic society, and personal destiny set against the backdrop of Napoleonic Russia — with meticulous academic precision. The book argues that Tolstoy's genius lies in his ability to unify philosophical depth with vivid human characterisation, and Christian illustrates this through close textual analysis and historical contextualisation. Written in a measured, scholarly tone, this study details the novel's compositional history, its thematic complexity, and its enduring significance in the canon of world literature. An indispensable companion for students and admirers of Tolstoy alike, it remains one of the most respected critical treatments of War and Peace in the English language.