War and Peace and Everything Else (Feat. Lindsay Ellis and Princess Weekes)

The video explores Tolstoy's War and Peace, discussing its length, plot, characters, and themes. It highlights Tolstoy's unique approach to storytelling, focusing on realism and the interior lives of characters. The historical context of the Napoleonic Wars and the Decembrist Revolt is examined, along with the novel's legacy and criticism. The video emphasizes the novel's contribution to literature and its enduring relevance.

Which of the following books is NOT mentioned as being of similar or greater length than 'War and Peace'?

• Atlas Shrugged

• Lord of the Rings

• Les Misérables

• Moby Dick

What is a key reason 'War and Peace' is difficult to adapt into other media?

• Its lack of a central plot

• Its focus on a single character

• Its short length

• Its modern setting

Which character in 'War and Peace' is described as a 'nerd of inhuman strength'?

• Andre

• Pierre

• Natasha

• Napoleon

What historical event does Tolstoy explore in 'War and Peace'?

• The Crimean War

• World War I

• The Napoleonic Wars

• The Russian Revolution

What was Tolstoy's original intention for the story of 'War and Peace'?

• To focus on a Decembrist aristocrat

• To write a biography of Napoleon

• To write a short poem

• To create a play

What does Tolstoy believe is essential for true realism in literature?

• An alternative to structure

• An absence of contingency

• A focus on heroes

• A strict structure

According to Tolstoy, what should art be?

• Only about fictional worlds

• Focused on historical events

• Accessible to everyone

• Exclusive to the elite

What does the comet in 'War and Peace' symbolize for Pierre?

• The end of the world

• Joy and new beginnings

• Fear and destruction

• A reminder of his past

What is one of the enduring qualities of 'War and Peace' according to the transcript?

• Its romanticized view of war

• Its portrayal of everyday life

• Its focus on the nobility

• Its short length

What does Tolstoy's view on art suggest about its role in society?

• Art should be a luxury

• Art is a spiritual blessing for all

• Art should only depict historical events

• Art is only for entertainment