Explained: Reading Leo Tolstoy’s ‘War and Peace’ in our times
At a time when political "strong men" in several countries are seen as larger-than-life heroes (or villains), and are extolled (or denounced) for having single-handedly brought about sweeping change in their countries, Tolstoy's ideas about historical determinism are especially relevant.
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Justice Sarang Kotwal of Bombay High Court, hearing the Elgaar Parishad case, asked activist Vernon Gonsalves on Wednesday: “Why would you keep a book about a war in another country at your home?”
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