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“Man's mind cannot grasp the causes of events in their completeness, but the desire to find the causes is implanted in man's soul.”

Quote by Leo Tolstoy

Book:WAR AND PEACE Complete Edition – All 15 Books in One Volume (World Classics Series): The Magnum Opus of the Greatest Russian Novelists and Author of Anna Karenina & The Death of Ivan Ilyich (Including the Biography & Memoirs of the Author)

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WAR AND PEACE Complete Edition – All 15 Books in One Volume (World Classics Series): The Magnum Opus of the Greatest Russian Novelists and Author of Anna Karenina & The Death of Ivan Ilyich (Including the Biography & Memoirs of the Author)

This extensive volume presents Leo Tolstoy's renowned novel, War and Peace, in its entirety, encompassing all 15 books. It is accompanied by the author's biography and memoirs, offering readers a comprehensive view of Tolstoy's life and literary achievements. As a cornerstone of Russian literature, War and Peace is celebrated for its profound exploration of human nature, societal dynamics, and the impact of historical events on individual lives. more

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Leo Tolstoy was a Russian writer and thinker, a prominent representative of 19th-century Russian literature. His works deeply revealed social contradictions and human nature, and had a profound impact on the world. more

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