War and Peace Volume 3 Book 10 Chapter 37

In which the venerable Kutúzov, worn yet steadfast, receives reports from the tumultuous battle and discerns not merely the facts but the spirit animating his weary troops, guiding them with a quiet r...

30 Aug 10min

In which the weary soldiers of Prince Andrew’s regiment endure the withering ordeal of a relentless artillery barrage, their spirits numbed and distracted by small, familiar gestures amid the chaos of...

30 Aug 12min

In which the chaotic and smoke-filled battlefield near Borodinó unfolds with violent exchanges between French and Russian forces, where commanders struggle to perceive the true course of the engagemen...

29 Aug 7min

In which the unfolding battle reveals itself as a grim and stubborn struggle, with Napoleon experiencing the unaccustomed pangs of uncertainty and shadowed forebodings amidst the relentless demands fo...

29 Aug 11min

In which Pierre, overwhelmed by the chaos and terror of the battlefield, seeks refuge in a battered redoubt only to be caught in the surreal and fearful moment of confrontation with an enemy officer a...

29 Aug 4min

In which Pierre awakens to the dawn of battle and, inspired by the solemnity and beauty of the unfolding scene, resolves to join the fray despite his novice experience. The mist, smoke, and the vivid ...

28 Aug 7min

In which the great commander, restless and resolute despite illness, contemplates the grave task that lies ahead with a blend of humour and a philosopher’s reflection on fate and the human condition. ...

28 Aug 7min