War and Peace is Leo Tolstoy’s monumental masterpiece of historical fiction and one of the greatest novels ever written. Set during the Napoleonic Wars, this sweeping epic follows the intertwined lives of five aristocratic families as they experience love, ambition, heartbreak, war, and profound personal transformation. Through unforgettable characters such as Pierre Bezukhov, Natasha Rostova, and Prince Andrei Bolkonsky, Tolstoy explores the forces of history, the nature of power, and humanity’s search for meaning. This Barnes & Noble Classics edition features an introduction by acclaimed literary scholar Joseph Frank, notes by Lena Lencek, and the classic translation by Constance Garnett, providing readers with valuable historical and literary context for one of world literature’s enduring masterpieces.
About the Author
Leo Tolstoy (1828–1910) was one of Russia’s greatest writers and among the most influential novelists in world history. Born into an aristocratic family, Tolstoy drew upon his experiences as a soldier, landowner, and social thinker to create works known for their realism, moral depth, and philosophical exploration. His major novels, including War and Peace and Anna Karenina, transformed literary fiction through their complex characters and profound examinations of human nature. Later in life, Tolstoy became increasingly focused on questions of spirituality, ethics, nonviolence, and social reform, influencing thinkers and activists around the world.
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