War And Peace Companion

Author : Donna Tussing Orwin
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2002-09-19
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0521520002

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The Cambridge Companion to Tolstoy by Donna Tussing Orwin Pdf

Best known for his great novels, War and Peace and Anna Karenina, Tolstoy remains one the most important nineteenth-century writers; throughout his career which spanned nearly three quarters of a century, he wrote fiction, journalistic essays and educational textbooks. The specially commissioned essays in The Cambridge Companion to Tolstoy do justice to the sheer volume of Tolstoy s writing. Key dimensions of his writing and life are explored in essays focusing on his relationship to popular writing, the issue of gender and sexuality in his fiction and his aesthetics. The introduction provides a brief, unified account of the man, for whom his art was only one activity among many. The volume is well supported by supplementary material including a detailed guide to further reading and a chronology of Tolstoy s life, the most comprehensive compiled in English to date. Altogether the volume provides an invaluable resource for students and scholars alike.

Author : Andrew D. Kaufman
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2014-05-20
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781451644722

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Give War and Peace a Chance by Andrew D. Kaufman Pdf

“This lively appreciation of one of the most intimidating and massive novels ever written should persuade many hesitant readers to try scaling the heights of War and Peace sooner rather than later” (Publishers Weekly). Considered by many critics the greatest novel ever written, War and Peace is also one of the most feared. And at 1,500 pages, it’s no wonder why. Still, in July 2009 Newsweek put War and Peace at the top of its list of 100 great novels and a 2007 edition of the AARP Bulletin included the novel in their list of the top four books everybody should read by the age of fifty. A New York Times survey from 2009 identified Warand Peace as the world classic you’re most likely to find people reading on their subway commute to work. What might all those Newsweek devotees, senior citizens, and harried commuters see in a book about the Napoleonic Wars in the early 1800s? War and Peace is many things. It is a love story, a family saga, a war novel. But at its core it’s a novel about human beings attempting to create a meaningful life for themselves in a country torn apart by war, social change, political intrigue, and spiritual confusion. It is a mirror of our times. Give War and Peace a Chance takes readers on a journey through War and Peace that reframes their very understanding of what it means to live through troubled times and survive them. Touching on a broad range of topics, from courage to romance, parenting to death, Kaufman demonstrates how Tolstoy’s wisdom can help us live fuller, more meaningful lives. The ideal companion to War and Peace, this book “makes Tolstoy’s characters lively and palpable…and may well persuade readers to finally dive into one of the world’s most acclaimed—and daunting—novels” (Kirkus Reviews).

Author : Dave Malloy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Music
ISBN : 1454923288

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The Great Comet by Dave Malloy Pdf

A behind-the-scenes look at the making of an award-winning musical! Here is the official, fascinating, behind-the scenes journey of the new musical Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, from its inception, to Off-Off Broadway, to Off-Broadway, to its premiere at the Imperial Theatre on Broadway. The musical is based on a dramatic 70-page slice of Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace. Profusely illustrated, the book also includes an annotated script and a special CD with three songs from the Off-Broadway production and two all-new recordings for the Broadway production featuring Josh Groban with a 25-piece orchestra.

Author : William Nickell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2012-07-01
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1936235927

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Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace by William Nickell Pdf

War and Peace is widely viewed as one of the world's greatest novels, but oddly, no reader's companion to the text has yet been written in English. This volume will fill that gap. For scholars, it will synthesize the critical heritage and present new perspectives on the novel. For the general reader, it will provide the sort of guidance that will enrich their reading experience and help them navigate the long and rewarding journey to the novel's end. The annotations provide thorough background on the historical contexts, notes on the character and plot development, discussion of the various English translations, and other explanatory notes that will clarify the fundamental ideas and aesthetic devices of the novel.

Author : Leo Tolstoi
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 1122 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2018-04-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783732632831

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War and Peace by Leo Tolstoi Pdf

Reproduction of the original: War and Peace by Leo Tolstoi

Author : Yiyun Li,A Public Space
Publisher : Public Space Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2021-08-10
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 1734590769

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Tolstoy Together: 85 Days of War and Peace with Yiyun Li by Yiyun Li,A Public Space Pdf

A reader's companion for Tolstoy's epic novel, War and Peace, inspired by the online book club led by Yiyun Li. For the writer Yiyun Li, whenever life has felt uncertain, War and Peace has been the novel she turns to. In March 2020, as the pandemic tightened its grip, Li and A Public Space launched #TolstoyTogether, a War and Peace book club, on Twitter and Instagram, gathering a community (that came to include writers such as Joyce Carol Oates, Garth Greenwell, and Carl Phillips) for 85 days of prompts, conversation, succor, and pleasure. It was an experience shaped not only by the time in which they read but also the slow, consistent rhythm of the reading. And the extraordinary community that gathered for a moment each day to discuss Tolstoy, history, and the role of art in a time like this. Tolstoy Together captures that moment, and offers a guided, communal experience for past and new readers, lovers of Russian literature, and all those looking for what Li identifies as "his level-headedness and clear-sightedness offer[ing] a solidity during a time of duress.

Author : Emily Bronte
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 415 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2019-12-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780785236542

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Wuthering Heights (Seasons Edition -- Winter) by Emily Bronte Pdf

“My love for Linton is like the foliage in the woods: time will change it, I’m well aware, as winter changes the trees. My love for Heathcliff resembles the eternal rocks beneath: a source of little visible delight, but necessary.” – Wuthering Heights, Emily Bronte In the classic Wuthering Heights Catherine is forced to choose between passionate, tortured gypsy Heathcliff and gentle, well-bred Edgar Linton. Catherine surrenders to the expectations of her class and sets off a domino effect with lasting consequences. As Heathcliff's bitterness and vengeance at his betrayal are visited upon the next generation, their innocent heirs must struggle to escape the legacy of the lovers tortured past. This e-book includes select, highly designed pages featuring quotes about the winter season. The Seasons Edition - Winter collection includes Little Women, Pride and Prejudice, A Tale of Two Cities, and Wuthering Heights.

Author : Roger Mac Ginty,Roddy Brett,Birte Vogel
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 493 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2020-08-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783030464332

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The Companion to Peace and Conflict Fieldwork by Roger Mac Ginty,Roddy Brett,Birte Vogel Pdf

This unique companion is a much-needed guide for those who are embarking on field research in conflict-affected countries. In a break with academic tradition, the chapters are mainly written in the first person and contain personal accounts of the ethical and practical challenges of fieldwork. In the book, over thirty scholars reflect on the complexity of dealing with human subjects in conflict-affected contexts. This indispensable book provides insider knowledge and gives confidence to researchers - both those at the very start of their careers or during their studies, and experienced researchers who want to consider positionality, responsibility and the moral obligation of the researcher in new ways. Essential reading for students and scholars embarking upon fieldwork in International Relations, Politics, Sociology, Political Geography and Anthropology.

Author : John Horne
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 738 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781119968702

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A Companion to World War I by John Horne Pdf

A Companion to the First World War brings together an international team of distinguished historians who provide a series of original and thought-provoking essays on one of the most devastating events in modern history. Comprises 38 essays by leading scholars who analyze the current state of historical scholarship on the First World War Provides extensive coverage spanning the pre-war period, the military conflict, social, economic, political, and cultural developments, and the war's legacy Offers original perspectives on themes as diverse as strategy and tactics, war crimes, science and technology, and the arts Selected as a 2011 Outstanding Academic Title by CHOICE

Author : BookCaps
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013-02-02
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 1482351625

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War and Peace Companion by BookCaps Pdf

War and Peace is considered one of the greatest books ever wrote--but it's an epic in everyway and if you are a little lost, you are not alone! If you need a little help, then this study guide is just for you!This contains a comprehension study of Tolstoy's classic work (including chapter summaries for every chapter, overview of themes and characters, and other historical content).We all need refreshers every now and then. Whether you are a student trying to cram for that big final, or someone just trying to understand a book more, BookCaps can help. We are a small, but growing company, and are adding titles every month.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 578 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781427038722

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War and Peace by Anonim Pdf

Author : Colin Nicolson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2014-07-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317888253

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Longman Companion to the First World War by Colin Nicolson Pdf

This new Companion covers one of the most devastating conflicts in modern history. The Great War traumatised a generation and shaped the whole of the twentieth century. Speaking as loudly as any first-hand account, the facts and figures laid out in this volume reveal the sheer massive destruction caused by the war. Covering all aspects of the conflict from its origins and course to the peace settlements and the crises they generated, Colin Nicolson unravels historical controversies and also considers the social, cultural and economic consequences of the war for the whole of Europe. Containing all the essential facts and figures this Companion will be greatly welcomed by teachers, academics and students alike.

Author : BookCaps
Publisher : BookCaps Study Guides
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2013-02-26
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781621074908

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War and Peace Companion by BookCaps Pdf

War and Peace is considered one of the greatest books ever wrote--but it's an epic in everyway and if you are a little lost, you are not alone! If you need a little help, then this study guide is just for you! This contains a comprehension study of Tolstoy's classic work (including chapter summaries for every chapter, overview of themes and characters, and other historical content). We all need refreshers every now and then. Whether you are a student trying to cram for that big final, or someone just trying to understand a book more, BookCaps can help. We are a small, but growing company, and are adding titles every month.

Author : Leo Tolstoy
Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2022-09-27
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781524881993

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War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy Pdf

Revisit the timeless classic in this graphic retelling of Tolstoy’s celebrated 1869 novel. In this beautifully rendered graphic adaptation, both fans and newcomers alike will be immersed in the world of War and Peace, one of the most celebrated novels of all time, about the misadventures of about the misadventures of Pierre Bezúkhov, Natásha and Ilyá Rostóv, and company during the Napoleonic era of Russia. With richly detailed settings re-creating the villas and ballrooms of the 19th century, character design based on the real-life inspirations for the figures in the book, and visual depictions of elements from the original text, War and Peace: The Graphic Novel brings Tolstoy's masterpiece to life as never before. Including forewords from Russian literature experts from the Leo Tolstoy library, this graphic adaptation distills the major plotlines and characters of the sprawling epic for readers to experience this classic novel in a whole new way.

Author : Ron Carver,David Cortright,Barbara Doherty
Publisher : New Village Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2019-09-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9781613321072

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Waging Peace in Vietnam by Ron Carver,David Cortright,Barbara Doherty Pdf

How American Soldiers Opposed and Resisted the War in Vietnam While mainstream narratives of the Vietnam War all but marginalize anti-war activity of soldiers, opposition and resistance from within the three branches of the military made a real difference to the course of America’s engagement in Vietnam. By 1968, every major peace march in the United States was led by active duty GIs and Vietnam War veterans. By 1970, thousands of active duty soldiers and marines were marching in protest in US cities. Hundreds of soldiers and marines in Vietnam were refusing to fight; tens of thousands were deserting to Canada, France and Sweden. Eventually the US Armed Forces were no longer able to sustain large-scale offensive operations and ceased to be effective. Yet this history is largely unknown and has been glossed over in much of the written and visual remembrances produced in recent years. Waging Peace in Vietnam shows how the GI movement unfolded, from the numerous anti-war coffee houses springing up outside military bases, to the hundreds of GI newspapers giving an independent voice to active soldiers, to the stockade revolts and the strikes and near-mutinies on naval vessels and in the air force. The book presents first-hand accounts, oral histories, and a wealth of underground newspapers, posters, flyers, and photographs documenting the actions of GIs and veterans who took part in the resistance. In addition, the book features fourteen original essays by leading scholars and activists. Notable contributors include Vietnam War scholar and author, Christian Appy, and Mme Nguyen Thi Binh, who played a major role in the Paris Peace Accord. The book originates from the exhibition Waging Peace, which has been shown in Vietnam and the University of Notre Dame, and will be touring the eastern United States in conjunction with book launches in Boston, Amherst, and New York.