Sevastopol Sketches (eBook)

A Gripping Account of War, Courage, and the Human Spirit

Leo Tolstoy (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2025
The Library of Alexandria (Verlag)
978-1-80421-548-7 (ISBN)

Infos

What is the true cost of war?In Sevastopol Sketches, Leo Tolstoy presents three interconnected accounts of the Crimean War, each offering a unique perspective on the horrors and heroism of battle. Through the eyes of young officers, battle-hardened soldiers, and civilians caught in the conflict, Tolstoy paints a vivid portrait of war's physical destruction and emotional toll.Tolstoy's firsthand experience and unflinching honesty make Sevastopol Sketches a deeply moving anti-war statement and a masterpiece of military literature.What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation:A Realistic Depiction of War - Experience the brutal and unfiltered reality of combat as seen through the eyes of soldiers.A Powerful Critique of Military Glory - Witness Tolstoy's early skepticism about the heroism of war, which would later shape War and Peace.A Fresh, Accessible Translation - This adaptation preserves Tolstoy's emotional depth while making his narrative engaging for contemporary readers.A Timeless Exploration of Courage and Fear - Reflect on the universal struggles of soldiers, the morality of war, and the human capacity for resilience.More than just a war story, Sevastopol Sketches is a deeply personal reflection on humanity's greatest conflicts.Can any battle truly be won when war itself is the enemy?Get your copy today and experience Tolstoy's raw and unforgettable portrait of war.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 18.6.2025
• Übersetzer: Tim Zengerink
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik
• ISBN-10: 1-80421-548-1 / 1804215481
• ISBN-13: 978-1-80421-548-7 / 9781804215487