The first part of the guide to the book “War and Peace” tells about the history of the creation of Leo Tolstoy’s book, its genre, and the writer’s work with historical sources. In the guide, the reader will find an essay on Tolstoy’s philosophy of history and reviews from contemporaries about “War and Peace.” The second part is a detailed commentary on the chapters. The guide includes a Dictionary of outdated and obscure words and a list of recommended literature. For teachers of schools, lyceums and gymnasiums, students, high school students, applicants, philologists and a wide range of readers.
To cite this article
Sobolev L.I. A Guide to L.N. Tolstoy's Book "War and Peace". Part 1. – M.: Moscow University Publishing House, 2012. – 208 p.
The first part of the guide to the book “War and Peace” tells about the history of the creation of Leo Tolstoy’s book, its genre, and the writer’s work with historical sources. In the guide, the reader will find an essay on Tolstoy’s philosophy of history and reviews from contemporaries about “War and Peace.” The second part is a detailed commentary on the chapters. The guide includes a Dictionary of outdated and obscure words and a list of recommended literature. For teachers of schools, lyceums and gymnasiums, students, high school students, applicants, philologists and a wide range of readers.
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Sobolev L.I. A Guide to L.N. Tolstoy's Book "War and Peace". Part 1. – M.: Moscow University Publishing House, 2012. – 208 p.
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