War and Peace Volume 2 Book 8 Chapter 20

In which the desolation of the French retreat into the piercing cold is laid bare with a slow, merciless diminution of their numbers, as soldiers succumb to hunger, fatigue, and despair. The semblance...

28 Syys 4min

In which the arrival of high command stirs a mixture of solemnity and tense anticipation among the prisoners and soldiers, marking a moment of quiet significance amid the weary journey. Pierre’s gaze ...

28 Syys 3min

In which the wearied soldiers and prisoners find momentary rest in the village of Shámševo, where dreams and memories intertwine, revealing a vision of life as a living, moving globe inspired by Pierr...

28 Syys 6min

In which the dawn finds Cossack riders, led by Denísov, poised for a spirited and fog-shrouded advance upon a French-held village, where the clash of arms and the chaos of battle unfold with vivid imm...

27 Syys 7min

In which the relentless rain and muddy roads reflect the harshness of the soldiers’ journey, yet amidst this grim setting, the simple story told by Platón Karatáev lights up the soul with its quiet me...

27 Syys 8min

In which a clandestine and dwindling group of prisoners endures a harsh and chaotic march through a ravaged landscape, marked by scarcity, despair, and the relentless presence of death and hardship. A...

27 Syys 7min

In which the young Pétya, eager to prove his mettle and undeterred by caution, insists on accompanying the seasoned and pragmatic Dólokhov to reconnoitre the enemy, sparking a spirited dispute with th...

26 Syys 6min

In which two disguised riders, cloaked in borrowed uniforms and shroud of night, boldly infiltrate an enemy camp, engaging with wary officers around a campfire whilst masking their true intentions ben...

26 Syys 8min