Anna Karenina Part 5 Chapter 18

In which Pierre, caught between the vapid distractions of Moscow society and a profound inner yearning stirred by Natásha’s gentle presence, finds himself bewitched by mysterious numerological prophec...

17 Elo 9min

In which young Pétya, full of patriotic zeal and youthful longing, endeavours to present himself at the Emperor’s arrival in Moscow, only to be swept and bruised by the throng of a jubilant crowd, yet...

17 Elo 13min

In which the household of the Rostóvs is alive with the mingled strains of music and talk of war, illustrating the spirited yet anxious temper of a noble family poised on the brink of upheaval. Pierre...

17 Elo 14min

In which the tender attentions of family and the hopeful ministrations of doctors converge upon a grievous illness that occupies the hearts and minds of all around young Natásha, revealing the human p...

16 Elo 7min

In which the uneasy rumour of war casts a shadow over Moscow, stirring a restless anxiety beneath the city's summer languor, as the Rostóvs and their acquaintances gather for a solemn service that see...

16 Elo 13min

In which Natásha, wrapped in a tender veil of melancholy and self-reproach, withdraws from life’s once-bright pleasures and seeks solace in devout preparation for Holy Communion under the guidance of ...

16 Elo 8min

In which a modest and kindly scene unfolds in a humble tavern, where officers, weary and sodden from the rain, find warmth and camaraderie around a samovar under the gentle care of Mary Hendríkhovna. ...

15 Elo 7min

In which the morning mist lifts to reveal a landscape where men and horses prepare, with quiet resolve, to meet the tumult of battle, the air filled with the tension and expectancy of soldiers poised ...

15 Elo 7min