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War and Peace

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1867

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How does Tolstoy weave together fictional characters and real historical events to produce a commentary on the past?

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Natasha loves Pierre, Andrei, and Anatole at different points in the novel. What do these romances say about her growth as a character?

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The Rostovs are bad at maintaining their fortune. How do their significant financial problems shape Nikolai as a character?

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