Five thoughts on reading War and Peace (1) On this day, I finally read Tolstoy's masterpiece War and Peace. I couldn't calm down for a long time and felt too much:
First of all, I think War and Peace surpasses all the novels I have read before, including A Dream of Red Mansions, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, One Hundred Years of Solitude and Walden Lake ... The beauty of this book lies in its characterization, scenery description, war scene description, psychological activity description, dialogue description and so on. And every paragraph, sentence and even punctuation is so appropriate.
This book is very real, with several real wars as the background, and there are real people in it: Napoleon, Alexander, Kutusov and so on. The reason is embodied in the present. The description of each role is not perfect as soon as it appears, and there is a process of growth and maturity:
Pierre appeared in Anna. At Pavlovana's party, the "upper class" people present at that time "despised" him, and his words and deeds were despised, which just showed that Pierre was a sincere and secular person. Duke Anderley appreciated this and took the initiative to make friends with this person. Dampierre suddenly inherited his father's huge fortune. He became Count Besov and one of the richest men in Moscow. He immediately became the star of the whole Moscow society. All parents in Moscow are looking forward to marrying their daughter. Everything he says will be praised by everyone, even he thinks: it seems that he has all the virtues ... what a great irony! But how realistic it is! This coincides with the mainstream thought in China today! ..... Pierre's real maturity is that after he was captured, his standing behavior was really understood and loved by people from all walks of life: his wallet was always empty because it was open to all people; The girls at the party welcomed him because he never paid attention to only one person; The servants are very happy that Pierre is back, because they know that when he is at home, Count Nicholas won't go to the farm every day, which will be happier and more harmonious, and because they can all get rewards on festivals; Children and female teachers are very happy that he is back, because no one can lead them to live together like Pierre, only he can play Scottish dance music (his only tune) on the grand piano. According to him, they can dance all possible dances with this music. He did bring gifts to everyone; Nikolinka Paul Kanski was glad that he was back, because Uncle Pierre (as he called him) was the object of his envy and love. The guests welcome Pierre, because he can always enliven any group and unite everyone. ...
Princess Maria, although ugly, is kind-hearted and condescending to people. She has always loved her father who is strict with herself and even mentally abused. She got a suitor for Miss Ryan in the company department. She has always taken good care of her nephew Nikolinka, and she is not allowed to be inferior to her nephew in behavior or even thought. Her soul is so noble, as her husband Rostov said to her, "People are cute not because they are beautiful, but because they are cute." Maria is the most beautiful girl! I like this role best. In my eyes, from the inside out, this role is pure and flawless. In particular, my favorite scene is the first meeting between Maria and Rostov: "Rostov immediately regarded this meeting as an adventure, an unprotected and sad girl who was ravaged by a rough peasant alone!" What a unique fate brought her to me! How gentle and noble her face and expression are! "Famous sayings about love.
Maria's parenting diary also makes me admire, and I am also amazed at her lofty moral world!
Natasha, the author's description of this character has made a great leap: from an innocent little girl to a affectionate and beautiful girl, and she also wrote that she devoted herself completely to her family-her husband and children, and completely abandoned everything-including diplomacy, hobbies and girl's appearance. And the character Natasha is the biggest change in the whole novel. I like the description of the old countess after her old age very much, but my handwriting is too poor to express its profound meaning, so I plan to extract it all and enjoy it.
Of course, there are Duke Andrei, Little Duchess, Duke Fassili, Billy Ping, Sonia ... Every character is flesh and blood, which is really worth writing! Thun's description of the combination of environment and psychology is really amazing: for example, Rostov entered the war for the first time. His fear of death and stretcher, his love for the sun and life are so vivid! The Duke of Anderle "died" for the first time: "Except for the sky overhead, the high sky, though unclear, is unfathomable: thank God …" How touching!
Thun's metaphor is also handy: "He is a gear that is unnoticed like Turoff. Although these gears don't make any noise, they are the most important part of the machine. The whole army is like a wounded beast. It felt its own demise, but didn't know what it was doing. He is like a rabbit surrounded by a dog, shrinking his ears and continuing to lie in front of the enemy. ...
After reading War and Peace for a month and a half, my thoughts were deeply enlightened, my soul was deeply purified, and I really enjoyed a cultural feast! I really can't put it down. After watching it once, I watched the highlights in detail and made some excerpts. I don't want to go back to real life from my ideology!
Here, I hope that people who love reading will never miss this good book and call themselves scholars without reading War and Peace!
After reading 5 chapters of War and Peace (2), I closed my eyes, and a vast and inclusive breeze blew over my head for a long time: there was no blood and smoke of war, no physical pain and mental scars, no tears of life and death, no eyes of love and hate in the wind. Only the breath of eternal life blows to me from simple words, comforting my soul with historical features and unpredictable nature.
Some people compare Tolstoy with Dostoevsky and think that Tolstoy is a great artist, but not a profound thinker. Although I haven't carefully compared and studied the differences between the two, I don't have such skills; But I think Tolstoy's works may not be as ideological as Tolstoy's, but they can still be read compared with second-and third-rate writers. His works not only reflect history, but also are full of sympathy and care for the people, and at the same time show the beauty of human nature to the fullest.
I think of the feelings between Andre and Natasha, so real and fragile, beautiful and unfortunate: like a mirror, reflecting the lives and hearts of people in society at that time. If it is a romantic writing, maybe Andre will run away with Natasha regardless of the old duke's obstruction; It is also possible to have a private life with her, and eventually both of them will end in tragedy. But Tolstoy described life itself. Under this background and environment, as a duke with a noble sense of honor and responsibility, Andre will of course agree to his father's request and set a one-year engagement with Natasha. And Natasha, as a young lady who has no experience of "Seeds of Love", is bound to throw herself into the arms of Anatoly who is very concerned about her. The author only arranged the twists and turns of the plot, and the characters, like real people, made the inevitable and most reasonable choice in this case. This makes them so infectious that when I read them, I forgot the author and realized the touch brought by life itself.
When Andre was seriously injured on the battlefield, Natasha, who had grown up after suffering, came to his bed:
"Please forgive me ..." "Forgive what?" "Forgive my behavior." Natasha kissed his hand and said trembling. Andre looked into her eyes and said, "I love you more than ever."
This is just a simple conversation, but after learning about their past loved one and knowing that their souls have matured due to the changes in war and life, I read a true spiritual love. Andre experienced do or die. He finally woke up, understood the essential meaning of "sacred love" and forgave all those who had hurt him. His humanity is gradually influenced by the divinity of gold and moves towards the perfect spiritual world pursued by religion. If Andre fell in love with the beautiful Natasha when dancing, there are erotic factors, then now he should deal with Natasha's "thin pale face and swollen lips" and express his love for a perfect soul. The expression that awakened the meaning of our love is by no means indoctrination, but a warm river that flows directly into my heart from Andre or Tolstoy.
After reading this book, I was deeply moved by this "sacred love" first, and then by the life and thoughts of Russian farmers. As a "repentant aristocrat", Tolstoy has his side of caring for the people at the bottom and understanding the peasants. This is not only manifested in his efforts to restore their freedom, but also in his efforts to establish an ideological system on the basis of his own experience as an observer and an incomplete practitioner, breathing the same air as those farmers. This kind of thought tries to make Russia move towards the ideological harmony between the nobility and the people, and combine them into a * * * identical body that is close to the state of "sharing the same breath and sharing the same fate".
The image of a farmer like platon appeared in the book. He was in a prison camp with Pierre, and he was moved by his optimism and simplicity, which made him regain his faith. The author describes platon as a round figure, saying that all parts of his body are round, and he is "the embodiment of all Russian, kind and round things". I think this is a symbol, symbolizing many farmers at the bottom of Russia observed by the author: they are poor and backward, but happy and smooth, and can survive under any difficult conditions. When I read there, I couldn't help thinking of Ah Q written by Lu Xun: He was also at the bottom, showing people with a happy attitude, and even died, and was shot by his superiors. The similarity between the two shows me Plato's ignorance and humbleness in essence, but it cuts off his class attribute. From the perspective of human nature, he is so simple and happy that it is difficult for me to simply evaluate him. Under the circumstances at that time, the flame of revolution had not been lit and serfdom could not be easily eradicated: should this happy attitude be advocated or opposed? If we object, won't farmers lose their right to happiness?
Maybe faith is also one aspect. It is a routine evening prayer to support the oppressed peasants. Even if they don't know the benefits of religion, they can still feel a kind of comfort. I think this is another kind of spiritual victory, but at that time, Russian farmers had no conditions to resist, so they had more sympathy than Ah Q. When I think of these people who are difficult to respond to suffering, I feel a sense of helplessness. Just like Tolstoy at that time, in order to respond to the satisfaction and optimism of farmers, he stopped material charity and began to reflect painfully on his differences with them and the possibility of change.
I don't understand the crystallization of his reflection, but Lenin commented: "As a prophet who invented new technology to save the world, Tolstoy is ridiculous, so those' Tolstoys' at home and abroad who just want to turn the weakest side of his theory into socialism are very pitiful. As the expression of the thoughts and feelings of millions of Russian peasants when the Russian bourgeois revolution is coming, Tolstoy is great. " This is perhaps the fairest evaluation a revolutionary can give him.
In any case, although Count Tolstoy did not lead the revolution or even predict it like Dostoevsky did, his works became the soil of revolution and inspired generations of young people. As an aristocrat, he deeply immersed himself in the present situation and heart of the peasant "brothers" and revealed these tragic but not small souls. This kind of behavior itself deserves the praise of every human being. He is the most profound practitioner of his "sacred love".
Every great writer is as noble and admirable as his works. I think, even if you don't read such a masterpiece, as long as you can understand Tolstoy's behavior and observe his life, you will be fascinated by him. As Wittgenstein said, "He is a real person, and he has the right to write."
Five Reflections on Reading War and Peace (3) Holding a copy of War and Peace seems to be in that era of smoke. I once admired Napoleon's courage and wisdom, but I never thought that looking at this period of history from a Russian perspective would be so different. Tolstoy painted a magnificent and vivid historical picture for us with his profound and meticulous brushwork. I saw the cruelty of war, and I also saw the struggle and exploration of individuals in the torrent of history. The image of Andre impressed me the most.
As soon as Andre appeared, he was a seemingly easygoing, arrogant and indifferent young duke. He was tired of the hypocrisy and boredom of the upper class and didn't want to be bound by this kind of life, so he joined the army wholeheartedly, hoping to make contributions on the battlefield, achieve success and realize the value of life. However, he saw the cruelty of war and the hypocrisy and incompetence of the ruling group. When he came home from a narrow escape, he watched his wife die in childbirth. This series of blows discouraged him and made him feel the nothingness of life. He was eager to make contributions and live in seclusion in the countryside, just wanting to be alone. Under Pierre's enthusiastic persuasion, he gradually pulled himself together and implemented a series of reforms on his own site, and achieved success, but he still decided that he "should spend the rest of his life peacefully". Until I met the beautiful girl Natasha, Natasha's beauty and carefree aroused Andre's yearning for a happy life. So he once again walked into the noise of Petersburg and joined the upsurge of Russian social reform at that time. He won Natasha's favor, but after their engagement, Natasha's betrayal made Andre fall into the trough of his life. When the war broke out again, Andre was seriously injured and finally died under the care of Natasha.
Andre has been pursuing the benefits and values of life all his life. In the ups and downs, he thought hard and sought a value beyond secular life. Andre's thinking also inspires our readers' thinking: What are the benefits of life? How should people live? I think everyone who has self-awareness should have thought about this question before, and probably, like Andre, experienced a painful inner struggle process that was repeated, sometimes excited and sometimes lonely, and even probably didn't find a clear and truly convincing answer at this moment. I think that what we are searching for and influencing our attitude towards life is what we often call philosophy of life. Everyone's philosophy of life is different, but the process of pursuing life interests is quite similar. Is that right? No? Where is the measure?
A thousand years ago, Qu Zi stood on the bank of the Miluo River and sighed, "The road is long, Xiu Yuan is slow, and I will go up and down." Until now, everyone is still pursuing from birth to now. In the process of pursuing, he grows old and dies. Perhaps, the benefit and value of life lies in its endless pursuit, just like Kuafu's pursuit of the sun!
"God laughs when human beings think", but how can human beings stop thinking? Although there are still quiet and calm white clouds floating in the high sky on the battlefield in Osterloh, and the old banyan tree is still dying, Andre's spiritual journey will not stop.
After reading "War and Peace", 5 articles (4) 1805, the relationship between France and Russia has deteriorated and war is imminent. However, people in the upper class of Russia still live a quiet and leisurely life, and social dances are held as usual.
The young Duke Andrei Polkaski was determined to do something. He was promoted to the adjutant of General Kutuzov and went to the front. He hopes that this war will bring him glory and glory. In Austerlitz, he took part in the battle between the allied forces and the French army and was injured. At Count Stoff's house, he fell in love with Natasha, who was full of youthful vitality, and his feelings cheered him up and put him back into life and career. When the Russian-French war broke out, Andre went to the battlefield and was seriously injured in the Battle of Polojinta. He suddenly realized that death is a sober process of life. From that moment on, his life slowly ebbed and came to an end peacefully.
Pierre, another hero who develops in parallel with Andre's story, is a warm, kind and sincere young man. With a considerable legacy, he became a prominent figure in the upper class. The snobbish Duke of Kulagin married his dissolute daughter Allen. Pierre, who was weak-willed but yearned for an ideal moral life, was repeatedly frustrated among dissolute nobles. In the war of self-defense, Pierre organized a militia and stood the test of the war. After being arrested by the French army. In the prison camp, he was deeply moved by the fatalism and anti-evil thoughts among the soldiers. The French army was defeated under the attack of the Russian people. Pierre was rescued by guerrillas and lived a happy life again. After marriage, he joined a secret organization in The Decemberists, and Natasha became a good wife and mother.
War and Peace has given me many things, including the reasons why everything in the universe works, the inspiration of life and the comfort of the soul. I have always loved Pierre and regarded him as a spiritual bosom friend. He is easy-going, kind, bold, and eager to enjoy, but he has no airs of a noble master. He is often immersed in the spiritual world, which makes me feel kind. Natasha is cute, but a little frivolous, so as soon as Anatoly seduced her, she let go of her feelings for Andre. Natasha, who has experienced the baptism of war, is calm and mature, but at the same time she has lost her former liveliness and happiness. Andre is another personality. He is cold, intelligent, kind and sensitive, but he often lacks Pierre's tolerance, so he often regrets it. It's a pity that Andre is dead, but other than that, we can't find a better ending to arrange for him. After all, he became enlightened when he died.
What kind of work is War and Peace? Tolstoy once said, "It is not a legend, a long poem, or a chronicle of history." "War and Peace" is exactly the form the author wants to express, which can express the information he wants to express. "He is telling the truth. Mencius once said something similar: "My words are just words." Words can convey meaning, as simple as that. Tolstoy believes that literature is only a form of expressing ideas, and as a form, it is far less important than the inner soul. Later generations read "War and Peace", which is often called an epic, but it is actually against Tuoweng's wishes. Those who really understand War and Peace will eventually find that it is the crystallization of thought, but it is not literature. Tolstoy, the author of this novel, is a great thinker. No wonder John Galsworthy, a famous writer, said that if I had to name a novel that met the definition of "the greatest novel in the world", I would choose War and Peace.
Five Comments on War and Peace (5) War and Peace is called "the greatest novel in the world" and is a heroic epic of the people's war. The main plot of the novel revolves around the lives of four big noble families: Paul Kanski, Bezukhov, Rostov and Huaxi. The scene is magnificent, the structure is clear, the characters are vivid, and there is a grand and open beauty like the sea. Meanwhile, the novel has a strong sense of the times. Although this is a historical novel, it reflects the future of Russia and the role of the people after serfdom. So "War and Peace" deserves to be called "a great masterpiece"! The book includes the battle between the Russian-Austrian Coalition forces and the French army in Austerlitz, the French invasion of Russia, the fire in Moscow, and the collapse of Napoleon's army. It describes the real figures in history such as Napoleon, Kutuzov and Tsar Alexander I, shows the patriotism and heroism of soldiers, and praises the Russian people's spirit of fighting against the enemy and the great victory that shocked the world.
The book depicts many characters with distinct personalities, such as: Andre, who is introverted and determined, has great potential for social activities; Pierre, who is outspoken and emotional, lacks the potential of practical activities and focuses on the pursuit of moral ideals. Natasha, the heroine, is an emotional, energetic girl who loves nature, is close to the people and has a national spirit. They have been tempered and grown up in the war to defend the motherland. The greedy, hypocritical and depraved personalities of the court nobles represented by Kulagin were also portrayed naked and mercilessly flogged.
In all countries, soldiers are noble and great, and they are respected by the people. However, soldiers are also human beings and have a dark and fragile side. There are also joys and sorrows in the army, and there are also struggles for power and profits and intrigues.
I have never liked reading books on historical themes, but War and Peace is my first novel on historical themes. When reading this book, on the one hand, I can integrate into the plot and experience the changes of the protagonist's thoughts, on the other hand, I can't help thinking deeply: the importance of peace.
War and Peace is the work of the famous Russian writer lev tolstoy. Even ordinary people can write it, which makes us admire. War is cruel, but in times of war, it will make us look forward to peace more. Appearing in peacetime, should we cherish the warm life at this moment? Do you have to wait until you lose it to regret it? No, we should catch it from now on!
We are against war, but we are never afraid of it. When the war comes, we will also take up arms to defend our homeland! Defend your quiet and peaceful life!
I recommend it carefully.