War and Peace Volume 4 Book 14 Chapter 18

In which the complexities and contradictions of the Russian campaign against Napoleon in 1812 are carefully examined, revealing that the supposed aim of cutting off and capturing the French army was n...

29 Sep 11min

In which the movements of the Russian and French armies during their retreat resemble a cautious and confused game of blindman’s buff, with rapid pursuits and elusive manoeuvres marked by exhaustion a...

29 Sep 4min

In which the desolation of the French retreat into the piercing cold is laid bare with a slow, merciless diminution of their numbers, as soldiers succumb to hunger, fatigue, and despair. The semblance...

28 Sep 4min

In which the arrival of high command stirs a mixture of solemnity and tense anticipation among the prisoners and soldiers, marking a moment of quiet significance amid the weary journey. Pierre’s gaze ...

28 Sep 3min

In which the wearied soldiers and prisoners find momentary rest in the village of Shámševo, where dreams and memories intertwine, revealing a vision of life as a living, moving globe inspired by Pierr...

28 Sep 6min

In which the dawn finds Cossack riders, led by Denísov, poised for a spirited and fog-shrouded advance upon a French-held village, where the clash of arms and the chaos of battle unfold with vivid imm...

27 Sep 7min

In which the relentless rain and muddy roads reflect the harshness of the soldiers’ journey, yet amidst this grim setting, the simple story told by Platón Karatáev lights up the soul with its quiet me...

27 Sep 8min