War and Peace by Tolstoy Pevear and Volokhonsky (5 results)

Condition: New. New.War and Peace centers broadly on Napoleon's invasion of Russia in 1812 and follows three of the best-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 behind his family 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 vividly 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.Pevear and Volokhonsky have brought us this classic novel in a translation remarkable for its fidelity to Tolstoy's style and cadence and for its energetic, accessible prose.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition Thus. Stated First Edition. The brilliant translation by Pevear and Volokhonsky. In red boards with black title panel to spine and gilt to type.Tiny dings at corners with larger bump to top front corner and some wear/dings to spine ends. Clean interior and tight binding - appears unread. Jacket is unclipped with wear/rubbing to mostly to corners, spine edges and front flap crease. Nice overall appearance. Please note: This book is very large/heavy and will likely require additional shipping for expedited and overseas orders. 1st Printing.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition Thus. Stated First Edition. The brilliant translation by Pevear and Volokhonsky signed by both authors to title page. In red boards with black title panel to spine and gilt to type.Very light dings to front corners and wear to spine ends, especially heel which has a couple small nicks/splits. Clean interior and solid binding. Jacket is unclipped with wear/rubbing to corners, spine ends and edges. Small, faint stain to top of front panel and small moisture stain to rear flap crease. A couple nicks with lifting to bottom front corner of spine. Period reviews of the book from The New Yorker and The New York Time Book Review torn out and laid in. Please note: This book is very large/heavy and will likely require additional shipping for expedited and overseas orders. 1st Printing. Signed by authors.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Igor Karash (illustrator). A beautiful two volume folio set by the Folio Society in a beautiful slipcase with a stylized chandelier mid-swing on the slip-case. Small indents to slipcase. 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. Book.

Large 8vo. Pp volume 1: xxxiii, 697. Pp volume 2: viii, 1498. Black slipcase with gold metallic illustration to front. Publisher's black buckram boards with laid on gold buckram panel with black illustration to front and gilt and red lettering to spine of volume 1. Publisher's red stain to top edge of text block. Red front and rear end papers in volume 1. Publisher's black buckram boards with laid on red buckram panel with black illustration to front and gilt and red lettering to spine of volume 2. Publisher's red stain to top edge of text block. Gold front and rear end papers in volume 2. Colour plate illustrations throughout both volumes, including colour plate frontispieces in both. Near Fine. Slight colour transfer scuff marks to inside of slipcase. Slight shelf wear to bottom of slipcase.