War and Peace (original) Leo Tolstoy

War and Peace is a sweeping historical novel set during the Napoleonic wars in Russia. It follows the lives of several aristocratic families as they experience love, loss, ambition, and the realities of war.

Through its rich characters and powerful storytelling, the novel explores themes of fate, history, human nature, and the search for meaning in life. It is widely considered one of the greatest novels ever written.