{"product_id":"tolstoy-together-yiyun-li-public-space-books-9781734590760","title":"Tolstoy Together | Yiyun Li \u0026 A Public Space","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-description\" style=\"color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.75em; margin-bottom: 15px; border-bottom: 2px solid #2c3e50; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eTolstoy Together: 85 Days of War and Peace with Yiyun Li\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eBorn out of the global online book club launched during the uncertainties of March 2020, \u003cem\u003eTolstoy Together: 85 Days of War and Peace\u003c\/em\u003e is a profound reader's companion to Leo Tolstoy's epic novel. Author Yiyun Li discovered that in times of deep collective duress and uncertainty, the solidity and structure of \u003cem\u003eWar and Peace\u003c\/em\u003e provided an essential grounding force. She invites readers to travel with her through the novel's sweeping narrative, expanding the reading experience into a rich, communal conversation about history, human nature, and the steadying clarity of classic literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eMore than just a study guide, this volume is an artifact of a shared reading journey. It combines Yiyun Li's daily reading journal with reflections from fellow readers worldwide. The book includes commentary on literary craft, technique, historical context, and character studies. With contributions from notable authors such as Garth Greenwell, Elliott Holt, and Carl Phillips, it offers a daily motivating framework that serves as both a companion for tackling Tolstoy's masterpiece and a blueprint for a lifelong, intentional reading practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYiyun Li\u003c\/strong\u003e is the acclaimed author of \u003cem\u003eDear Friend, from My Life I Write to You in Your Life\u003c\/em\u003e, along with numerous celebrated novels and essay collections. Known for her incisive, empathetic prose and deep engagement with classic literature, she continues to foster global literary communities and conversations about the art of reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eReader Targeting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eReaders tackling Leo Tolstoy's \u003cem\u003eWar and Peace\u003c\/em\u003e seeking a structured, insightful companion guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eBook club participants and enthusiasts of literary communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eFans of literary criticism, essays, and deep character studies of Russian classics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccolades \u0026amp; Key Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommunal Insights:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features diverse reflections from hundreds of readers alongside notable writers like Garth Greenwell, Carl Phillips, and Sara Majka.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStructured Framework:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes a comprehensive 85-day reading schedule to keep readers motivated and engaged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep Dive on Craft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides expert commentary on Tolstoy's narrative technique, historical context, and character arcs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eBibliographic \u0026amp; Physical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"table-responsive\" style=\"overflow-x: auto; 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color: #1a1a1a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e9781734590760\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eA Public Space Books\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;\"\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eSeptember 14, 2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eEdition\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eFirst Edition\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eHardcover (Hardbound with Dust Jacket)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;\"\u003ePage Count\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e256\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; 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