War and Peace Volume 2 Book 8 Chapter 6
In which the Rostóvs journey to Moscow, seeking to prepare for impending family visits and matrimonial arrangements amidst the wintry chill, finding refuge in the austere yet kindly household of Márya...
5 Elo 8min
War and Peace Volume 2 Book 8 Chapter 5
In which the sensitive Borís drifts between two wealthy nieces, ultimately drawn into a melancholy but strategic courtship of the enigmatic Julie, whose outward gaiety belies a restless soul disillusi...
5 Elo 11min
War and Peace Volume 2 Book 8 Chapter 7
In which Natásha Rostóv, radiant and hopeful, is brought by her apprehensive father to the austere Bolkónski household, where introductions are marked by uneasy glances and unspoken tensions. The enco...
5 Elo 9min
War and Peace Volume 2 Book 8 Chapter 2
In which the dignified old Prince Nicholas Bolkónski, despite his waning health and bouts of forgetfulness, becomes a reluctant centre of political opposition in Moscow, while his devoted daughter Pri...
4 Elo 9min
War and Peace Volume 2 Book 8 Chapter 3
In which the sombre atmosphere of Prince Nicholas Bolkónski’s house on his name day is permeated by his fierce suspicion and commanding presence, especially towards the charming French doctor Métivier...
4 Elo 13min
War and Peace Volume 2 Book 8 Chapter 4
In which the gentle tensions of family and society softly unfurl in the drawing room as Princess Mary contemplates the complexities of love, loyalty, and alliance amidst whispered courtships and unspo...
4 Elo 6min
War and Peace Volume 2 Book 8 Chapter 1
In which Pierre, disillusioned by recent events and the loss of youthful purpose, retreats to Moscow where he finds himself embraced by society yet inwardly adrift, struggling with the contradictions ...
3 Elo 12min
War and Peace Volume 2 Book 7 Chapter 13
In which the tender affections and aspirations of youth come into painful conflict with the cautious, sometimes harsh judgments of family and circumstance, as young Nicholas resolves to marry for love...
3 Elo 7min
