The Tolstoy Library

In which the delicate balance of affection and misunderstanding between Anna and Vronsky reveals a tender yet troubled domestic life, strained by unspoken jealousies and unmet expectations. Through qu...

1 Kesä 8min

In which Stepan Arkadyevitch visits Countess Lidia Ivanovna, where a quiet yet earnest conversation unfolds about spiritual transformation and faith, amid a small gathering of acquaintances with varie...

31 Touko 12min

In which Stepan Arkadyevitch finds rejuvenation and a lighter spirit amid the lively and indulgent society of Petersburg, contrasting sharply with the somber atmosphere of Moscow and its burdensome do...

31 Touko 10min

In which Stepan Arkadyevitch finds himself bewildered and uneasy amid the curious and unfamiliar company of Petersburg, his head heavy with contradictory thoughts and the oppressive atmosphere of a st...

31 Touko 6min

In which Stepan Arkadyevitch finds himself entangled in financial difficulties and aspires to secure a lucrative post within the burgeoning railway and banking sectors, navigating the social nuances a...

30 Touko 10min

In which a delicate and earnest appeal is made on behalf of a lady caught in the cruel thrall of social and personal anguish, as one man beseeches another to extend mercy and compassion where past pro...

30 Touko 7min

In which a visit from Stepan Arkadyevitch to his nephew, Sergey Alexyevitch, reveals the boy’s struggle to reconcile the shadows of his family’s discord and the stern expectations of manhood, all set ...

30 Touko 6min

In which Levin, amidst gentle conversation with friends, is drawn to the quiet solemnity of his wife’s chamber, where the fragile presence of their newborn son subtly transforms his understanding of l...

29 Touko 6min