Childhood Chapter VII - The Hunt
In which the quiet joys of a countryside hunt unfold beneath the vast expanse of ripened cornfields and whispering woods, where the lively chorus of hounds and the rustle of autumn insects accompany t...
22 Helmi 9min
Childhood Chapter V - The Idiot
In which a peculiar and pitiable figure named Grisha, whose enigmatic presence stirs a mixture of sorrow and unease, makes a haunting visit to the family, revealing glimpses of his curious life and si...
21 Helmi 9min
Childhood Chapter VI - Preparations for the Chase
In which the household prepares with great ceremony for a chase, amid gentle apprehensions and lively chatter, while the children eagerly adopt the airs of huntsmen and marvel at the horses and hounds...
21 Helmi 5min
Childhood Chapter III - Papa
In which a stern father attends closely to the burdens of estate management, revealing the careful balances and challenges of household finances through a candid conversation with his loyal, perceptiv...
20 Helmi 8min
Childhood Chapter IV - Lessons
In which a stern tutor’s discontent and the sorrow of parting cast a sombre shadow over a boy’s lessons, stirring heartfelt reflections on loyalty and ingratitude within the household. The day unfolds...
20 Helmi 7min
Childhood Chapter II - Mamma
In which the gentle morning unfolds in a well-appointed drawing-room where Mamma, tender and composed, tends to tea whilst her children and household staff engage in their modest trials with music and...
19 Helmi 5min
Childhood Chapter I - The Tutor, Karl Ivanitch
In which a young boy awakens to the stern yet kind attentions of his tutor, Karl Ivanitch, whose peculiar habits and quiet solitude inspire both irritation and sympathy in the child's heart. Amid the ...
19 Helmi 12min
Master and Man Chapter 10
In which a loyal servant awakens to a dire and frostbitten morning alongside his unresponsive master, cloaked in snow and silence amid a relentless winter's grasp. The tale quietly unfolds the enduran...
18 Helmi 6min
