War and Peace

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War and Peace, written by Tolstoy, is a renowned masterpiece that intricately weaves together the lives of four aristocratic families amidst the backdrop of war and peace during the Napoleonic era. The novel delves into the Russian nation's resilience against invaders and its social structure, highlighting the people's desires and the historical significance of their actions during wartime. Tolstoy's narrative skillfully blends historical events with individual character stories, depicting the Great Patriotic War as a just cause fueled by patriotic fervor. Through its epic style and meticulous use of historical materials, 'War and Peace' stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of the Russian people.

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“War and Peace” is one of Tolstoy’s three masterpieces. The novel uses the chronicles of the four aristocratic families Bolkonsky, Besuvo, Rostov, and Kuragin as plot clues, and shows that the Russian nation is at the same level as the Napoleonic invaders and the Russian social system from two aspects of war and peace. The contradiction between the wishes of the people affirmed the great historical role of the Russian people in the war. He worked hard to write the history of the people, wrote the Great Patriotic War as a just war for the people, and highly praised the high patriotic enthusiasm and optimism of the people. Using and describing historical materials aesthetically, and describing people in historical events, is a basic creative principle of “War and Peace”, and it is also an important reason for the novel to have a magnificent epic style.

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Aug 21, 2023WuxP