War & Peace (Two Volume Folio Society Set)

London, England, UK.: Folio Society, 2014. Book. Illus. by Igor Karash. Fine. Hardcover. A beautiful two volume folio set by the Folio Society in a beautiful slipcase with a stylized chandelier mid-swing on the slip-case. Bound in three-quarter buck-ram with a cloth front board printed with a design by the artist. The books appear clean and clear throughout. The slipcase has some minor shelf rubbing. 'War and Peace broadly focuses on Napoleon's invasion of Russia in 1812 and follows three of the most well-known characters in literature: Pierre Bezukhov, the illegitimate son of a count who is fighting for his inheritance and yearning for spiritual fulfillment; Prince Andrei Bolkonsky, who leaves his family behind to fight in the war against Napoleon; and Natasha Rostov, the beautiful young daughter of a nobleman who intrigues both men. As Napoleon's army invades, Tolstoy brilliantly follows characters from diverse backgrounds-peasants and nobility, civilians and soldiers-as they struggle with the problems unique to their era, their history, and their culture. And as the novel progresses, these characters transcend their specificity, becoming some of the most moving-and human-figures in world literature.' 1498 pages. 4.3 x 6.95 x10.2 inches in slip-case. May require additional postage. This listing was made by a small independent book shop. We carefully inspect every single book we list and give accurate descriptions. If you require we will promptly send pictures of listed books upon request. .