The Tolstoy Library

In which Prince Andrew encounters the chaotic retreat of the Russian army, witnessing the disorder and hardship that beset the troops and civilians alike, and grapples with his own sense of duty amid ...

29 Kesä 14min

In which Prince Andrew receives a formal but perfunctory audience with Emperor Francis and is honoured for his role in the recent battle, only to learn with a heavy heart of the French crossing the Th...

29 Kesä 13min

In which the Russian army, worn and beleaguered, halts its retreat along the Danube to engage the French in a hard-fought stand that kindles a flicker of hope amidst the gloom of war. Prince Andrew, h...

28 Kesä 11min

In which Prince Andrew Bolkónski is introduced to a lively and convivial circle of diplomats in Brünn, who entertain him with witty gossip and playful jests amidst the dreariness of their provincial s...

28 Kesä 6min

In which Prince Andrew finds himself amidst the refined comforts and intricate politics of Vienna, where discussions of recent battles and looming alliances stir a mixture of pride and unease. The con...

28 Kesä 14min

In which the pressing tumult of soldiers and wagons crossing a narrow bridge against the backdrop of a restless river is observed with a mixture of weariness and wry amusement, capturing the disorder ...

27 Kesä 11min

In which a squadron of hussars faces the tense and uncertain moments before a skirmish on a bridge, the quiet before battle filled with the vivid impressions and conflicting emotions of young soldiers...

27 Kesä 20min

In which the Russian army retreats deliberately across rivers, guarded by vigilant commanders inspecting their positions beneath skies shifting between rain and sunlight, while conversation and quiet ...

27 Kesä 6min