War and Peace Volume 3 Book 11 Chapter 12

In which Pierre Bezúkhov is summoned by Count Rostopchín, who admonishes him for his connections with certain men and warns him to leave the town for the sake of his own safety. Troubled yet resolute,...

4 Sep 5min

In which the Rostóv household is turned upside down with the hurried packing and departure preparations amidst the arrival of wounded officers seeking refuge. Young Natásha, compelled by compassion an...

4 Sep 8min

In which Pierre arrives in Moscow amidst a tense atmosphere where the city’s surrender is imminent, and he encounters officials uneasy about their uncertain duties and a peculiar proclamation causing ...

3 Sep 8min

In which Pierre awakens from a vivid and haunting dream that blurs the line between fear and courage, leading him to profound reflections on the nature of war, submission, and the human spirit. As daw...

3 Sep 7min

In which Pierre, weary and bewildered by the horrors of battle, seeks refuge from the chaos of war and finds unexpected companionship among common soldiers, sharing their humble meal beneath the darke...

3 Sep 5min

In which Hélène, undeterred by convention or censure, boldly sets society abuzz with talk of her intention to remarry despite her living husband, confident in her right and unmoved by whispered dissen...

2 Sep 10min

In which the quiet resolve of the Russian people in the face of imminent invasion unfolds, revealing a collective acceptance of loss and sacrifice that transcends the clatter of official proclamations...

2 Sep 6min