War and Peace set of 2 books

One of the greatest novelists of all time, Leo Tolstoy, is a master of realistic prose whose work has had a strong influence on domestic and foreign writers of the 20th century. He is best known for his epic novel War and Peace. This four-volume work is literally woven from the fates of 559 characters, half of whom are real historical figures. The story of friendship and love is intertwined with hopes and disappointments, courage and cowardice, unfolding against the backdrop of the clash between two powers—Russia and France. The work emphasizes the fragility of beauty and the transience of life, leaving behind indelible and sometimes contradictory impressions.