Why should you read Tolstoy's "War and Peace"? - Brendan Pelsue
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"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.
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Brendan Pelsue
- Director Patrick Smith
- Animator Patrick Smith
- Composer Cem Misirlioglu
- Associate Producer Jessica Ruby
- Content Producer Gerta Xhelo
- Editorial Producer Alex Rosenthal
- Narrator Addison Anderson
