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War and Peace, Book 16- First Epilogue 1813-1820

War and Peace, Book 16- First Epilogue 1813-1820

Written by: Leo Tolstoy
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War and Peace (Russian Война и мир, Voyna i mir) is an epic masterpiece by Leo Tolstoy, first serialized between 1865 and 1869 in Russki Vestnik. This monumental novel captures the essence of Russian society during the tumultuous Napoleonic Era. Often hailed as one of Tolstoys two great works—alongside Anna Karenina—its celebrated as one of the worlds finest novels. War and Peace introduces a vast array of characters intertwined in a narrative that explores grand themes of war and peace, as well as the intricate dynamics of youth, aging, and marriage. While its classified as a novel today, it defied many literary conventions of its time, leading contemporary critics to question its categorization. Tolstoy himself viewed Anna Karenina (1878) as his first true European novel. This recording presents the first epilogue, detailing significant events from 1813 to 1820, while the recording of Book Fifteen is available here.Copyright Romance Stories Art World
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  • 016 - Chapter 16
    Feb 5 2026
    War and Peace (Russian Война и мир, Voyna i mir) is an epic masterpiece by Leo Tolstoy, first serialized between 1865 and 1869 in Russki Vestnik. This monumental novel captures the essence of Russian society during the tumultuous Napoleonic Era. Often hailed as one of Tolstoys two great works—alongside Anna Karenina—its celebrated as one of the worlds finest novels. War and Peace introduces a vast array of characters intertwined in a narrative that explores grand themes of war and peace, as well as the intricate dynamics of youth, aging, and marriage. While its classified as a novel today, it defied many literary conventions of its time, leading contemporary critics to question its categorization. Tolstoy himself viewed Anna Karenina (1878) as his first true European novel. This recording presents the first epilogue, detailing significant events from 1813 to 1820, while the recording of Book Fifteen is available here.
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    13 mins
  • 015 - Chapter 15
    Feb 5 2026
    War and Peace (Russian Война и мир, Voyna i mir) is an epic masterpiece by Leo Tolstoy, first serialized between 1865 and 1869 in Russki Vestnik. This monumental novel captures the essence of Russian society during the tumultuous Napoleonic Era. Often hailed as one of Tolstoys two great works—alongside Anna Karenina—its celebrated as one of the worlds finest novels. War and Peace introduces a vast array of characters intertwined in a narrative that explores grand themes of war and peace, as well as the intricate dynamics of youth, aging, and marriage. While its classified as a novel today, it defied many literary conventions of its time, leading contemporary critics to question its categorization. Tolstoy himself viewed Anna Karenina (1878) as his first true European novel. This recording presents the first epilogue, detailing significant events from 1813 to 1820, while the recording of Book Fifteen is available here.
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    11 mins
  • 014 - Chapter 14
    Feb 5 2026
    War and Peace (Russian Война и мир, Voyna i mir) is an epic masterpiece by Leo Tolstoy, first serialized between 1865 and 1869 in Russki Vestnik. This monumental novel captures the essence of Russian society during the tumultuous Napoleonic Era. Often hailed as one of Tolstoys two great works—alongside Anna Karenina—its celebrated as one of the worlds finest novels. War and Peace introduces a vast array of characters intertwined in a narrative that explores grand themes of war and peace, as well as the intricate dynamics of youth, aging, and marriage. While its classified as a novel today, it defied many literary conventions of its time, leading contemporary critics to question its categorization. Tolstoy himself viewed Anna Karenina (1878) as his first true European novel. This recording presents the first epilogue, detailing significant events from 1813 to 1820, while the recording of Book Fifteen is available here.
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    13 mins
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