How to Read Tolstoy's War and Peace

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  @Fitness4London · 3 years ago

  I was on holiday in Bali with my copy of War and Peace by the pool. This guy went by with his girlfriend, saw the book, and whispered to her: "He's reading War and Peace," in the way someone would say "He's climbing Everest."

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  @adele3002 · 3 years ago

  I just started reading War and Peace 2 days ago. I ordered the 3 volume of Every Men’s Library because of your recommendation. I absolutely love it so far! Not sure why I never got it. Tolstoy writes in a way that is more immersive than even watching a movie. You smell and feel and see what he writes.I have read Anna Karenina 3 times in my life time so far. I have been binging on all your videos the past less than 2 weeks since I found you. You are so inspiring, thanks so much for all you do. 😊

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  @sherryneufeld2232 · 7 months ago (edited)

  I’m halfway through this book and am enjoying the journey. Next it will be The Count of Monte Cristo.

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  @limeparticle · 3 years ago

  Not me having just reconfigured my ”read at least a page” daily goal on Habitica as ”read War & Peace for 15 min” 😅 Been at it since 2021 and it’s time to get it done.

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  @NeonRadarMusic · 3 years ago

  Hey man, I just wanted to say that your channel has made me discover SO many writers and, being a teacher, I find your way of explaining things and hyping up certain works quite inspirational to keep my students interested. Happy new year and good wishes from India!

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  @nvccru · 3 years ago

  As a student at the university with an unfully developed frontal lobe I set out to read War and Peace by signing up for Russian 101. That was oh so many years ago. I did it. Actually, I read it five or sex times in Russian, listened to the audio book, took a doctoral seminar on the book, taught the book a couple of times, and still love it. Perhaps it is time to read it again.

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  @rstimson6744 · 3 years ago

  I first read War & Peace when I was 14 and I could not put it down (finished in under two weeks), it remains one of my favourite novels by one of my favourite authors.  Following your video I have picked it up and settled in for an indulgent re-read.

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  @vicdelta31415 · 3 years ago

  A suggestion from me as I have just started reading War and Peace is to accompany it with the War and Peace opera composed by the great Sergei Prokofiev. It's absolutely breathtaking.

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  @saysHotdogs · 3 months ago (edited)

  I just read the first chapter today. It’s already incredible how I feel like I’m in the room with these people. I’m so excited to read the rest if it’s as you say. I routinely return to books to read my favorite parts and it sounds like Tolstoy is the gift that keeps on giving

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  @depressedyouth · 6 months ago

  It’s the greatest novel i have ever read

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  @anitas5817 · 3 years ago

  Fascinating: maturation is a process of imagination atrophying.    I have felt this but never put it in words.  I think this is what reading fantasy helps shake loose.  I have a natural aversion to fantasy now that I’m older (60’s) but recently watched a bunch of Game of Thrones highlight videos, and the world seems a bit more interesting now.  Somehow one needs to engage creativity and possibilities.  Something to think about.

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  @studentsofenglishgrammar · 2 days ago

  I finished reading the book yesterday. It’s so rich and fine like nothing comes closer to it. I’m glad I read it   during this lifetime. ❤❤❤