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12-Jan-2016

12.1.2016 A long read

The BBC's scrumptious but dumbed down (and sexed up) dramatization of 'War and Peace' has sent me back to Tolstoy's masterpiece of romance and intrigue set against the backdrop of Russia's battle against the expanding Napoleonic
empire.
It's many, many years since I read this novel, long before the internet came along to distract readers, so I'm wondering if I'll actually manage to finish it.
But the weather has turned wintery and reading a good book in front of the fire is certainly an appealing prospect (if I can keep away from Facebook).


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slhoornstra25-Jan-2016 11:04
A favorite of mine! Nice composition. V
joseantonio21-Jan-2016 20:30
A good book and a nice fire...what else do you need for a cold winter evening.V.
Alan K16-Jan-2016 01:05
I must confess that it's one of those pieces of literature that I should have read, and should still read some day when or if I ever have the time... but I don't feel greatly drawn to it, because I find that the Russian mind can be somewhat... intense, shall we say, in matters of literature. In the meantime I'll just enjoy the aptly accessorised photograph of it.
Tom LeRoy14-Jan-2016 20:49
It will take many evenings by the fire to finish this classic. Have fun and I like your storytelling image! V
Stephanie14-Jan-2016 18:22
Gorgeous lighting on this wonderful still life! V
Johnny JAG13-Jan-2016 19:46
Excellent still life.
Walter Otto Koenig13-Jan-2016 18:26
Very nice presentation photography.
I've actually not read it, but have read "Anna Karenina" several times. It's one of about a dozen novels I return to from time to time.
Yvonne13-Jan-2016 10:35
Good luck with the rationing of Facebook! Lovely image.. v
Theo Bögels13-Jan-2016 10:15
The title is certainly appropriate. V
Bill Miller12-Jan-2016 22:46
I do love a good book, or two...
globalgadabout12-Jan-2016 22:33
appealing image...admire your ambition here..it will take more than a few pots of tea to get through the long story..
danad12-Jan-2016 21:32
A superb still life and a great novel ! V.
Helen Betts12-Jan-2016 21:15
A lovely stIll life, but what an undertaking! V.
LynnH12-Jan-2016 20:50
I have a very short attention span. I can't read a book or watch an entire movie without difficulty. I know I would never manage this! I love your still life of the books and pearls and red brocade. V
larose forest photos12-Jan-2016 20:45
Nothing like a good hefty and absorbing book to while away the winter days. V
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