By 
Brendan Pelsue
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TED-Ed Original

Why should you read Tolstoy's "War and Peace"?

"War and Peace." A tome. A slog. The sort of book you shouldn't read in bed because if you fall asleep it could give you a concussion. Right? Only partly. "War and Peace" is a long book sure but it's also a thrilling examination of history populated with some of the deepest most realistic characters you'll find anywhere. Brendan Pelsue shares everything you need to know to read this classic book. [Directed by Patrick Smith, narrated by Addison Anderson, music by Cem Misirlioglu].

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