The Tolstoy Library

In which Prince Andrew and Pierre arrive at Bald Hills to find Princess Mary surrounded by her devout pilgrims, who recount wondrous tales of a miraculous icon with earnest belief and unshaken faith. ...

18 Jul 10min

In which Prince Andrew and Pierre journey to Bald Hills, during which Pierre passionately expounds upon the lofty ideals of Freemasonry as a path to brotherhood and truth, seeking to enlighten his com...

18 Jul 9min

In which Pierre visits the Bald Hills estate and becomes intimately enmeshed in the lives of Prince Andrew’s family, finding himself welcomed by all with a warmth that quiets his restless spirit. Thro...

18 Jul 5min

In which a weary correspondent paints a vivid portrait of the army’s perplexing manoeuvres and troubled conditions with a blend of irony and Russian candour, whilst Prince Andrew, distanced from the t...

17 Jul 13min

In which Pierre Bezúkhov, newly admitted to the Masonic Brotherhood, endeavours to enact humane reforms on his vast estates, grappling with the practicalities and paradoxes of serfdom and estate manag...

17 Jul 11min

In which Pierre, returning from his travels, seeks out his old friend Prince Andrew at his modest country estate, only to find him aged and burdened with sombre reflections on life and duty. Their con...

17 Jul 19min

In which the war with Bonaparte stirs the Russian provinces into action and old Prince Bolkónski, though aged and frail, takes up a rigorous role overseeing recruitment, while Prince Andrew seeks sola...

16 Jul 10min

In which the quiet aftermath of Pierre and Dólokhov's concealed duel unsettles society, casting shadows upon Pierre's standing as his estranged wife is received with a curious mixture of sympathy and ...

16 Jul 10min