Although several translations of this novel have been published, readers have been asking about the translation by Dr. Sami Al-Droubi, whom they know for his distinguished translations of Dostoevsky's works.
And here is Dar Al Tanweer republishing this translation of this great writer, who is difficult to summarize or condense. This novel, which has never ceased to fascinate millions of readers and is considered one of the most widely read novels of all time, has been written about by poets, philosophers, and critics... so much so that its author himself says of his work that it is: “It is not a novel, nor is it a poem, nor is it a record of historical events. It is what the author wanted, and was able, to express in the form in which he expressed it.”
Therefore, each reader will reach his own conclusions in his readings, based on what the author wanted and talked about himself in the introduction.

Indeed, this book transcends its literary categorization. In addition to its literary and historical value, it offers insights into major issues: the conflict between the love of life and the tragedy of war, the role individuals can play in the course of history, and the role of the people in all their categories. Through this book, we see the human journey from two perspectives: the individual and the collective, and we contemplate human destiny on the path of life and death.

It is a novel that penetrates the soul of Russian society, expressed in events, incidents, and characters, each of which Tolstoy depicts as having a role through which he expresses his penetrating insight into the human psyche in general.

Unfortunately, Dr. Sami Al-Darubi was unable to complete the translation of this book. He translated two parts of this massive book for us, and his work was completed by Dr. Sayyah Al-Jahim.