Welcome to my first read of Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace.
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Book One, Part Two, Chapter 3
Kutuzov and the Austrian general engage in a subtle game of saying one thing while meaning another, escalating their verbal maneuvers. However, their exchange takes a somber turn when General Mack arrives, revealing his disastrous surrender to Napoleon. The prospect of battle looms, and Andrei expresses optimism. Yet, as Zherkov mocks an Austrian general, Andrei advises his companion Nesvitsky to choose more reputable company.
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About the French and German: All French and German parts are kept and read in French and German to fully retain the "original" experience. This edition (Maude) includes translations in English on the same page, which are not part of the audio.
I’m using the Oxford World’s Classics edition (translated by Louise and Aylmer Maude, edited by Amy Mandelker).
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