War and Peace (; pre-reform Russian: ; ) is a literary work by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy. Set during the Napoleonic Wars, the work comprises both a fictional narrative and chapters in which Tolstoy discusses history and philosophy. An early version was published serially beginning in 1865, after which the entire book was rewritten and published in 1869. It is regarded, with Anna Karenina, as Tolstoy's finest literary achievement, and it remains an internationally praised classic of world literature.Moser, Charles. 1992. Encyclopedia of Russian Literature. Cambridge University Press, pp. 298–300.Thirlwell, Adam "A masterpiece in miniature". The Guardian (London, UK) October 8, 2005Briggs, Anthony. 2005. "Introduction" to War and Peace. Penguin Classics.
War and Peace (; pre-reform Russian ; ) is a literary work by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy Set during the Napoleonic Wars the work comprises both a fictional narrative and chapters in which Tolstoy discusses history and philosophy An early version was published serially beginning in 1865 after which the entire book was rewritten and published in 1869 It is regarded with Anna Karenina as Tolstoy's finest literary achievement and it remains an internationally praised classic of world literatureMoser Charles 1992 Encyclopedia of Russian Literature Cambridge University Press pp 298–300Thirlwell Adam "A masterpiece in miniature" The Guardian (London UK) October 8 2005Briggs Anthony 2005 "Introduction" to War and Peace Penguin Classics