War and Peace stood the test of time and still remains a classic; Tolstoy wrote the novel over the course of six years. It is regarded as one of Tolstoy’s finest literary achievements. What is so special about this novel? Let us see.
War and Peace is about the French invasion of Russia and the impact of the Napoleonic era on the Tsarist society. The novel is told through five aristocratic Russian families. Natasha Rostova, the daughter of Ilya Rostov, is an acclaimed singer and dancer. Raised in Moscow with all the love of a close family, she is a fresh breath of life and laughter. As she grows up, she yearns for experiencing romantic love.
Tolstoy wrote War and Peace at a time when depression was not defined. But Natasha shows the symptoms of depression; these symptoms were referred to as ‘melancholy’ back then.
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