Henry Gifford Boeken

A stunning clothbound Hardcover Classics edition of Tolstoy’s great novel, one of the undisputed masterpieces of world literature. Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read At a glittering society party in St. Petersburg in 1805, conversations are dominated by the prospect of war. Terror swiftly engulfs the country as Napoleon’s army marches on Russia, and the lives of three young people are changed forever. The stories of quixotic Pierre, cynical Andrey, and impetuous Natasha interweave with a huge cast, from aristocrats and peasants, to soldiers and Napoleon himself. In War and Peace, Tolstoy entwines grand themes—conflict and love, birth and death, free will and fate—with unforgettable scenes of nineteenth-century Russia, to create a magnificent epic of human life in all its imperfection and grandeur. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

Exploring the role and significance of poetry in the twentieth century, this collection features four insightful lectures delivered at Trinity College in 1985. The discussions delve into the evolving nature of poetic expression and its cultural impact, providing a thoughtful examination of how poetry responds to and shapes contemporary society.

The book offers a comprehensive analysis of Boris Pasternak's multifaceted literary contributions, exploring his dual roles as a lyrical and narrative poet, as well as a prose fiction writer. It delves into his artistry in verse translation, highlighting the nuances of his style and thematic depth. Through critical interpretation, the work aims to appraise the significance of Pasternak's oeuvre within the broader context of literature.

Focusing on an 'area of interest' rather than a strict discipline, this book delves into comparative literature, highlighting its critical discussions and insights. It emphasizes how comparative studies enrich our understanding of literature, offering a deeper and more dynamic perspective on literary concepts.