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ISBN: 9789378531286
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Language: malayalam
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Inspired by Leo Tolstoy's monumental masterpiece War and Peace, this extraordinary Malayalam long poem explores the emotional and philosophical landscapes of its iconic characters. Instead of narrating the original story, G. Harikrishnan distills the novel's profound moments of realization, inner conflict, love, loss, history, mortality, and hope into a series of powerful poetic meditations. The epic unfolds through the perspectives of seven central characters—Andrei, Pierre, Natasha, Marya, Nikolai, Petya, and Nikolushka—each revealing unique reflections on existence, destiny, war, peace, and the search for meaning. Their voices become vehicles for timeless questions that continue to resonate across generations. Written over four years, this work is based on the acclaimed English translation of War and Peace by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky. It is not a retelling or adaptation of Tolstoy's narrative but an original poetic interpretation that captures the spiritual and emotional brilliance of the classic. Accessible even to readers unfamiliar with Tolstoy's novel, this book invites every reader into a journey of contemplation, where history becomes personal, poetry becomes philosophy, and fleeting moments reveal enduring truths.
