Give War and Peace a chance : Tolstoyan wisdom for troubled times / Andrew D. Kaufman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kaufman, Andrew D. (Andrew David), 1969-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Tolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828-1910--Appreciation.

Tolstoy, Leo.

Tolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828-1910--Influence.

Tolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828-1910.

Physical Description:

xvi, 262 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Edition:

First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Simon & Schuster, 2014.

Summary:

Considered by many critics to be the greatest novel ever written, War and Peace is, at 1500 pages, also one of the most feared. What it is not is outdated. A love story, a family saga, a war novel, Tolstoy's epic is, at its core, about human beings attempting to create a meaningful life for themselves in a country torn apart by social change, political divisiveness, and spiritual confusion. It is nothing less than a mirror of our times. With Tolstoy expert Andrew Kaufman as a vibrant, entertaining guide, Give War and Peace a Chance shows how this Russian masterpiece is more relevant now than ever, offering not only a rousing, unforgettable story but also an urgent moral compass and a celebration of the deep joy of living. 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. Book jacket.

Contents:

Plans

Imagination

Rupture

Success

Idealism

Happiness

Love

Family

Courage

Death

Perseverance

Truth

Appendix 1. Meet Leo Tolstoy : a chronology of the writer's life

Appendix 2. Who's who in War and Peace? : a guide to characters' names.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-250) and index.

ISBN:

9781451644708

1451644701

OCLC:

852226564